Charles Darwin pioneered the path for evolution. Darwin was born in 1809, in Shrewsbury. He was born to a distinguished family of doctors and his grandfathers were the leading scientific figures of their time. Eramus, who was Darwin's paternal grandfather inspired and influenced Darwin to become a great scientist too. Darwin would eventually challenge the traditional views of his time. He pioneered the universal theory of evolution and gave the best explanation on how evolution works. …showed first 75 words of 1388 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1388 total…conservative older professionals of his time. Yet, most came to accept his evolutionary theory. Darwin is remembered as one of the most controversial figures of his time. Bibliography Bowler, Peter J. Darwinism. New York: Twayne Publishers, 1993. Mayer, Ernst. One long argument. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1991. Patterson, Colin. Evolution. London: Cornell University Press, 1978. Tort, Patrick. Darwin and the Science of Evolution. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 2000. www.cheathouse.com/essay/essay_view.php?p_essay_id=154