Darwin: born 1809; proposed evolution through natural selection.

Interest in nature influenced by grandfather's writings.

Studied medicine before focusing on natural history.

Five-year voyage on H.M.S. Beagle, observed species.

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Developed theory of natural selection with Alfred Wallace.

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Published "On The Origin of Species" in 1859.

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His work revolutionized biology; buried in Westminster Abbey.

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