Charles Robert Darwin(12 February1809–19 April 1882) was an English naturalist, geologist and biologist, widely known for his contributions to evolutionary biology. His proposition that all species of life have descended from a common ancestor is now generally accepted and considered a fundamental concept in science.

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His theory of evolution by natural selection and the concept of common descent have revolutionized our understanding of the natural world and our place within it

Charles Darwin's contributions to evolutionary biology represent a landmark in the history of science