The Life of Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin was born into a wealthy family in Shrewsbury, England on February 12, 1809. His father, Robert Waring Darwin, was a successful physician. Erasmus Darwin, his grandfather, was a physician, philosopher, and famous poet. His mother, Susannah Wedgewood, was the daughter of a famous pottery expert. His name was Josiah Wedgewood and his china is still famous today. From birth, Charles Darwin was bound to have an impact on society.
At the age of eight,…
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