Charles Darwin
Darwin, Charles (1809–1882) Childhood: Born: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, February 12, 1809. Family: Robert Darwin, a wealthy banker and doctor in society, and Susannah Darwin, née Wedgwood, were the parents of Darwin, the fifth of six children. Education: After studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh, the student transferred to Christ’s College, Cambridge, to study religion. […]