Charles Darwin
Theory of evolution by natural selection
Charles Robert Darwin (February 12, 1809 – April 19, 1882) was an English naturalist, geologist, and biologist best known for his theory of evolution by natural selection. Born in Shrewsbury, England, Darwin developed a passion for natural history from an early age. His pivotal five-year voyage aboard HMS Beagle (1831-1836) took him around the world, where he observed diverse species and geological formations that would inform his revolutionary ideas. After decades of careful research and deliberation, Darwin published 'On the Origin of Species' in 1859, which proposed that all life shares common ancestors and evolves through natural selection. Though controversial with religious institutions, his theory became the cornerstone of modern biology. Darwin's work on evolution, combined with his studies on human descent and sexual selection, profoundly influenced not only biology but also philosophy, theology, and social thought. His legacy continues to shape scientific understanding and remains central to biology education worldwide.
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1809
1882
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