Charles darwin

Charles Darwin (1809–1882) was an English naturalist and biologist, best known for developing the theory of evolution by natural selection, one of the most important ideas in the history of science.

Early Life
• Born on 12 February 1809 in Shrewsbury, England
• Studied medicine first, then theology, but was most interested in nature and biology

Voyage of the HMS Beagle
• From 1831 to 1836, Darwin traveled around the world on the ship HMS Beagle
• He studied plants, animals, fossils, and geology
• His observations in places like the Galápagos Islands were crucial to his ideas about evolution

Theory of Evolution

Darwin proposed that:
• All species change over time (evolution)
• Individuals with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce
• These traits are passed on to future generations (natural selection)

Major Works
• On the Origin of Species (1859) – introduced the theory of evolution by natural selection
• The Descent of Man (1871) – applied evolutionary ideas to humans

Importance
• Changed how humans understand life, nature, and human origins
• His work laid the foundation for modern biology

If you want, I can explain Darwin’s theory in very simple words or give a short version for exams 😊