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- Birth nameCharles Robert Darwin
- Height5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- Charles Robert Darwin FRS FRGS FLS FZS (12 February 1809 - 19 April 1882) was an English naturalist, geologist and biologist, best known for his contributions to evolutionary biology.His proposition that all species of life have descended from a common ancestor is now widely accepted and considered a fundamental concept in science. In a joint publication with Alfred Russel Wallace, he introduced his scientific theory that this branching pattern of evolution resulted from a process that he called natural selection, in which the struggle for existence has a similar effect to the artificial selection involved in selective breeding. Darwin has been described as one of the most influential figures in human history, and he was honored by burial in Westminster Abbey.
- IMDb mini biography by: Bonitao
- SpouseEmma Wedgwood(July 29, 1838 - April 19, 1882) (his death, 10 children)
- Long white beard
- Born on the same day as Abraham Lincoln.
- Was a staunch and outspoken opponent of the slave trade.
- First conceived of genetic evolution from observing species on the Galapagos Islands while on a voyage on the H.M.S. Beagle.
- Was not an especially good student in school and was known to be quite lazy, having more interest in fox hunting than studying. This led to him flunking medical school.
- His other book ''The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms'' sold more copies than ''On the Origin of Species'' when first released.
- [in 1869, about his book "The Origin of Species"] I see no good reasons why the views given in this volume should shock the religious sensibilities of anyone.
- [from other his major work, "The Descent of Man"] Man is descended from a hairy, tailed quadruped.
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