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Charles Darwin's Life in Weeks

Established that all species of life descended from common ancestors through the process of natural selection. His theory of evolution fundamentally changed our understanding of biology.

1809–1882 English Naturalist 3,818 weeks (73 years)

Charles Darwin's 3,818 Weeks

Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones

3,818
Total Weeks
26,726
Days Lived
5
Key Milestones
73
Years

Key Milestones

Age 22 · Week ~1,144

Embarked on a five-year voyage aboard HMS Beagle

Age 29 · Week ~1,508

Formulated his theory of natural selection

Age 30 · Week ~1,560

Married Emma Wedgwood

Age 50 · Week ~2,600

Published On the Origin of Species

Age 62 · Week ~3,224

Published The Descent of Man

Legacy

Published On the Origin of Species, which introduced the scientific theory of evolution by natural selection, transforming the study of life sciences forever.

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