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Erasmus Darwin was Charles Darwin's grandfather and he wrote a book titled "Zoonomia" which focused on the possibility of evolution.

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What were Charles Darwin's kids names?

William Erasmus Darwin, Anne Elizabeth Darwin, Mary Eleanor Darwin, Henrietta Emma Darwin ("Etty"), George Howard Darwin, Elizabeth Darwin, Francis Darwin, Leonard Darwin, Horace Darwin and Charles Waring Darwin


Who were Charles Darwin's siblings?

Charles Darwin had five siblings: three brothers—William, Erasmus, and Richard—and two sisters—Caroline and Susan. His siblings played various roles in his life, with some supporting his scientific endeavors. Erasmus, in particular, was known for his interest in science and literature, which influenced Darwin’s thinking. The Darwin family was close-knit, fostering an environment of intellectual curiosity.


Robert Darwin did he have kids?

He had 6 children: Marianne Darwin (1798-1858) Caroline Sarah Darwin (1800-1888) Susan Elizabeth Darwin (1803-1866) Erasmus Alvey Darwin (1804-1881) Charles Robert Darwin (1809-1882) Emily Catherine Darwin (1810-1866)


Charles Darwin's siblings names?

Charles Darwin had five siblings: his older sister, Marianne; his older brother, Erasmus; his younger brother, Charles; and two younger sisters, Caroline and Susan. His family was relatively large, and he maintained close relationships with many of his siblings throughout his life.


What two naturalists independently developed the theory of natural selection?

AnswerCharles Lyell, lawyer and geologist who developed the theory of uniformitarianism in geology is commonly recognised as the one person who had the most profound influence on Darwin. Captain Fitzroy with whom Darwin sailed on his famous voyage on the Beagle, gave Darwin a copy of Lyell's 'Principles of Geology'. It is difficult to say who had the second greatest influence, but certainly his grandfather Erasmus Darwin, who himself wrote on Evolution had a great influence.