Why was Wallace not as well known as Darwin?

While Darwin was well connected to the scientific establishment of the time, Wallace entered the scene somewhat later and so was less well known. Although Darwin would become far more famous than Wallace in subsequent decades, Wallace became quite well known during his own time as a naturalist, writer, and lecturer. He was also honored with numerous awards for his work.

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