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He was the "naturalist" and "geologist". The Captain (FitzRoy) wanted the compaionship of a man of his class, and needed a geographer and oceanographer, and so took Darwin (as a self financing passenger - Darwin was not paid!) on board.

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$25,000 . He was a bachelor degree at Universeity of Erdinbury .

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In Chile Darwin observed the results of an earthquake: the land had been lifted by several feet. In the Andes he observed fossil shells of marine organisms in rock beds at about 4,300 m

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He was a "gentleman companion" for the captain. This wasn't really a "role" so much as "if you'll pay your own expenses you can come along" sort of position; he had no official duties.

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H.M.S Beagle

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What was Charles Darwin role aboard HMS Beagle?

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