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Mr. Williamson's 7th grade class' page on Charles Darwin

__**As a Child:**__ Charles Darwin was the fifth of six children in a large family of eight -Robert Braxton his five sisters where Marianne, Caroline, Susan, Erasmus, and Catherine. they all adored him especially after his mom died when Charles was Eight years old. (wil gilder) Darwin was born the same day as Abe Lincoln; Feb. 12 1809 (Ellie) __**Darwin was born on febuary 12,1809 ( Camryn)**__ Charles Robert Darwin was born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England he was born at his family home, The Mount, He was the fifth of six children of wealthy society doctor and financier Robert Darwin, and Susannah Darwin. He was the grandson of Erasmus Darwin on his father's side, and of Josiah Wedgwood on his mother's side. (ALEX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) "WAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZUP!!!"

Darwin was lazy as a child and a slow learner in school. Before going to a grammar school, his sister educated him. (Elizabeth)

Charles Darwin was the second youngest of six children. He came from a very long line of scientists. His father, Dr. R.W. Darwin, was as a medical doctor, and his grandfather, Dr. Erasmus Darwin, was a renowned botanist. Darwin’s mother, Susanna, died when he was only 8 years old. Darwin was a child of wealth and privilege who loved to explore nature. (Evie) He was almost voted off of the voyage because of the shape of his nose. (Evan)

__Charles dawin stands at 5ft 11 and weighs 148 pounds (jack the D Davenport)__
__While still a child Charles Darwin joined the scientific elite (Joseph Tozzi)__

__As an Adult:__
Charles darwin published his theory of evolution with evidence from his book O//n the Originof Species, published in 1859. (Mary McMurray)//
 * Darwin wanted to become a doctor, but didn't because he couldn't stand the sight of blood. (Stoney)**

Darwin married his first cousin. (vicky)
__**Later in Life:**__ charles darwin died on 19 April 1882 (Kennon)

__**Interesting Facts:**__Darwin was interested about animals. He actually __//ate//__ a puma owl. He also found several interesting species of tortoises and iguanas while traveling. He brought several specimens back with him to eat later. Apparently it was really good. He also had a species of owl named after him (rhea darwinni). **(Jenna)**

Darwin was sick to his stomach most of the time on the //Beagle//, which is one of the main reasons he spent as much time as possible on land and not on the ship. That illness probably helped him collect more data than he might have. **(Sophia)**

Charles Darwin received the Royal Medal in 1853, the Wollaston Medal in 1859, and the Copley Medal in 1864. (Matthew)
**__Links:__** http://www.aboutdarwin.com/darwin/whowas.html (Elizabeth) www.neatorama.com/2008/12/04/10/-10-fun-facts-about-charles-darwin/ **(****Jenna)**

**__Pictures:__**

[[image:http://static.neatorama.com/images/2008-12/fun-facts-charles-darwin.jpg width="250" height="222"]] **(Jenna)**
(Evie)