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Remains of the Cathedral in Concepción
Drawing of the remains of the Cathedral in Concepción by John Clements Wickham (1798–1864); Engraving: S. Bull fl. 1838–1846. Source: Wikipedia

20-Feb-1835: Darwin witnesses an earthquake

On 20th February 1835, while taking a rest in a wood in Valvidia, Southern Chile, Charles Darwin experienced a major earthquake.

Published 20-Feb-2015
Filed under: Articles Tags: beagle voyage, charles lyell, chile, darwin correspondence, earthquakes, geology, voyage of the beagle (book)
Darwin's and Dawkins's signatures

20-Feb-1828: Charles Darwin meets Richard Dawkins!

On 20th February 1828, during his university matriculation ceremony, Charles Darwin met a certain Richard Dawkins!

Published 16-Aug-2009
Filed under: Articles Tags: cambridge, charles darwin, john van wyhe, richard dawkins

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