Scientists who died on April 19

Take a focused look at the scientists who passed away on April 19. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1882 Charles Darwin

  Charles Darwin was an English naturalist, geologist, and biologist, renowned for his contributions to the science of evolution. His theory of natural selection, as presented in his seminal work 'On the Origin of Species,' profoundly influenced the understanding of how species evolve over time. [bio]