Erasmus Darwin
English physician (1731-1802) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Erasmus Darwin (12 December 1731 – 18 April 1802) was a English scientist, poet, inventor and medical doctor. He was a member of the Lunar Society (a group of important scientists and businessmen who were friends).[1] Erasmus Darwin looked at how living things evolved (change over a long time). His grandson, Charles Darwin, later wrote a book that explained evolution by natural selection.
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Born | (1731-12-12)12 December 1731 |
Died | 18 April 1802(1802-04-18) (aged 70) Breadsall, Derby, England |
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Erasmus Darwin House, his home in Lichfield, is now a museum dedicated to Erasmus Darwin and his life's work. A school in nearby Chasetown recently converted to Academy status and is now known as Erasmus Darwin Academy.