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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 the science of evolution. His proposition that all species of life have descended from common ancestors 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 honoured by burial in Westminster Abbey.
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Charles Robert Darwin 12 February 1809 The Mount, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom
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19 April 1882 (aged 73) Down House, Downe, Kent, United Kingdom
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| Zodiac | Aquarius |
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Anne Elizabeth Darwin 2nd child with Emma Wedgwood Female b. 2 Mar 1841 d. 23 Apr 1851 Age: 10 (at death) 1841-1851 Daughter of Charles Darwin -
Henrietta Emma Darwin 4th child with Emma Wedgwood Female b. 25 Sep 1843 d. 17 Dec 1929 Age: 86 (at death) 1843-1929 British, Relative -
George Howard Darwin 5th child with Emma Wedgwood Male b. 9 Jul 1845 d. 7 Dec 1912 Age: 67 (at death) 1845-1912 English barrister and astronomer (1845 - 1912) -
Francis Darwin 7th child with Emma Wedgwood Male b. 16 Aug 1848 d. 19 Sep 1925 Age: 77 (at death) 1848-1925 English botanist -
Leonard Darwin 8th child with Emma Wedgwood Male b. 15 Jan 1850 d. 26 Mar 1943 Age: 93 (at death) 1850-1943 British politician -
Horace Darwin 9th child with Emma Wedgwood Male b. 13 May 1851 d. 29 Sep 1928 Age: 77 (at death) 1851-1928 British engineer -
Charles Waring Darwin 10th child with Emma Wedgwood Male b. 6 Dec 1856 d. 28 Jun 1858 Age: 1 (at death) 1856-1858 British, Relative
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