Who was Charles Darwin?

Answer 1

Charles Darwin was born on 12th February 1809 in Shrubbery England. His father was Dr. Robert Waring Darwin. He had an interest in natural history at an early age. His mother dies when he was 8 and he was brought up by his sister. When Darwin was a child he was home schooled and went a day school owned by Rev. Case. When was done with school he went to the univ. of Edinburgh at the age of 16 to study medicine Later on he gave that up and went to the univ. of Cambridge when he became a naturalist Darwin studied science, religious philosophic and literary, this is when he started his ecclesiastical career.

After graduating Darwin went on the voyage of the "beagle" when his job was ~ naturalist, study rocks and collect specimens. The voyage lasted five years. When Darwin returned he had a rare illness that he had for the rest of his life. He then wrote the book " the origin of species, this book was an abstract of his theories. It was published on November 24,1859 it was sold out immediately, he died on 19th April 1882 he was buried in Westminster abbey.

Charles Darwin was an English naturalist who realised there was a connection between the different species of animals who had common ancestors where they had evolved.

basically developed a theory of evolution.

• Born: 12 February 1809
• Birthplace: Shrubbery, England
• Died: 19 April 1882 (heart attack)
• Best Known As: The naturalist who came up with the theory of evolution

Answer 2

He was an English naturalist who realised and presented compelling evidence that all species of life have evolved over time from common ancestors, through the process he called natural selection. (Wikipedia) For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated at the bottom of this answer box.