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Charles Darwin
Wikidata describes Charles Darwin as English naturalist and biologist (1809–1882).
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English Wikidata description, retrieved 2026-11-05 UTC. This is a starting point; independent biography review is pending.
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Career highlights
As recorded by Wikidata:
- Award received: Royal Medal · dated 1853
- Notable work: On the Tendency of Species to form Varieties; and on the Perpetuation of Varieties and Species by Natural Means of Selection
- Employer: Royal Geographical Society
- Education: Christ's College
- Award received: Copley Medal · dated 1864
- Notable work: On the Origin of Species
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