Charles darwin contributions
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Charles darwin contributions
Charles Darwin
English naturalist and biologist (1809–1882)
For other people named Charles Darwin, see Charles Darwin (disambiguation).
Charles Darwin JP FRS FRGS FLS FZS | |
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Darwin, c. 1854, when he was preparing On the Origin of Species | |
Born | Charles Robert Darwin (1809-02-12)12 February 1809 Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England |
Died | 19 April 1882(1882-04-19) (aged 73) Down House, Down, Kent, England |
Resting place | Westminster Abbey |
Education | |
Known for | Natural selection |
Spouse | |
Children | 10, including William, Henrietta, George, Francis, Leonard and Horace |
Parents | |
Family | Darwin–Wedgwood |
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Writing career | |
Notable works | |
Scientific career | |
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Institutions | Geological Society of London |
Academic advisors | |
Author abbrev.
(botany) | Darwin |
Author abbrev. (zoology) | Darwin |
Charles Robert Darwin ([5]DAR-win; 12 February 1809 – 19 A