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Alfer Russel Wallace was the first to formulate a complete theory of species' evolution and publish it - one year before Darwin did his own. In his autobiography, Darwin mentioned that Wallace theory even helped the acceptance of his own 'Origin of Species' from the scientific community! In the years to come the theory went cold. When it was re-discovered after World War II, the scientists did not know their history well and through that Darwin was the one who first established the theory of evolution. Thus, they named it after Darwin alone.
Wallace was elected head of the anthropology section of the British Association in 1866, president of the Entomological Society of London in 1870 and head of the Biology section of the British Association in 1876.
One of the reasons why Russel Wallace is ignored by some Darwinists these days, is that Wallace believed that the evolution theory cannot explain the 'higher', noble characteristics of humans and that a divine entity (i.e. God) must exist. See the work 'The Limits of Natural Selection as Applied to Man', Alfred Russel Wallace (S165: 1869/1870) for more details on that.
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What scientist developed theories on evolution?
Alfred Russel Wallace independently came up with the theory of evolution. His and Darwin's papers on evolution were jointly presented in 1858, and so both are credited with the discovery of evolution by natural selection.
Was Alfred Russel Wallace gay?
Yes
Who discovered the laws of natural selection?
Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace
Who is the co-discoverer of the principle of natural selection along with Darwin?
Alfred Russel Wallace
How did Alfred Wallace work supported that of Charles Darwin?
they were both important in developing the theory of eolution for more in fo go to blacktaco.com then click on darwin\wallace
What is Alfred Russel Wallace's birthday?
Alfred Russel Wallace was born on January 8, 1823.
When was Alfred Russel Wallace born?
Alfred Russel Wallace was born on January 8, 1823.
How old was Alfred Russel Wallace at death?
Alfred Russel Wallace died on November 7, 1913 at the age of 90.
What scientist developed theories on evolution?
Alfred Russel Wallace independently came up with the theory of evolution. His and Darwin's papers on evolution were jointly presented in 1858, and so both are credited with the discovery of evolution by natural selection.
Was Alfred Russel Wallace gay?
Yes
How old is Alfred Russel Wallace?
Alfred Russel Wallace was born on January 8, 1823 and died on November 7, 1913. Alfred Russel Wallace would have been 90 years old at the time of death or 192 years old today.
What type of scientist was Alfred Russel Wallace?
Biologist
Who is the Father of Biogeography?
Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913)
What college did Alfred Russel Wallace go to?
University of Arkansas
The person credited with being the codiscoverer of the theory of natural selection was?
The theory was developed independently by Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace.
Who prompted Darwin to publish his theory of evolution?
Alfred Russel Wallace
When are where did Alfred Wallace conduct his research?
Alfred Russel Wallace was a British naturalist and biologist. He conducted most of his research in the Amazon Rainforest of Brazil in 1848.
