Charles Darwin
Naturalist & Biologist
Married to Emma Wedgwood · Parent of 10 · 2 recorded parents
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Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
English naturalist who proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection in On the Origin of Species (1859). One of the most influential scientists in history.
Charles Darwin occupies generation 3 of this recorded lineage one of the children of Robert Waring Darwin and Susannah Wedgwood, partner to Emma Wedgwood, and parent of William Erasmus Darwin, Anne Elizabeth Darwin, Mary Eleanor Darwin, Henrietta Emma Darwin, George Howard Darwin, Elizabeth Darwin, Francis Darwin, Leonard Darwin, Horace Darwin, and Charles Waring Darwin. The title "Naturalist & Biologist" reflects the public or family role associated with this profile.
Within the wider Darwin–Wedgwood Family, this life forms part of a network spanning 3 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
12 February 1809
Born
The beginning of Charles Darwin's recorded life.
Family
Married Emma Wedgwood
A partnership that connects two branches of the Darwin family.
Next generation
Family line continues
10 children recorded in this branch: William Erasmus Darwin, Anne Elizabeth Darwin, Mary Eleanor Darwin, Henrietta Emma Darwin, George Howard Darwin, Elizabeth Darwin, Francis Darwin, Leonard Darwin, Horace Darwin, and Charles Waring Darwin.
Legacy
Naturalist & Biologist
A defining role in the story of the Darwin family.
19 April 1882
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Charles Darwin's parents?
Charles Darwin's parents were father Robert Waring Darwin and mother Susannah Wedgwood.
Who were Charles Darwin's children?
Charles Darwin had 10 children: William Erasmus Darwin, Anne Elizabeth Darwin, Mary Eleanor Darwin, Henrietta Emma Darwin, George Howard Darwin, Elizabeth Darwin, Francis Darwin, Leonard Darwin, Horace Darwin, and Charles Waring Darwin.
Who did Charles Darwin marry?
Charles Darwin was married to Emma Wedgwood.
What family tree does Charles Darwin belong to?
Charles Darwin appears in the Darwin–Wedgwood Family family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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