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Article: Books: Archive Origin of a scientist; Charles Darwin is one of the Midlands' most famous sons. Chris Upton examines his early life and education.(Features)
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- The Birmingham Post (England)
- Article date:
- April 27, 2002
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Byline: Chris Upton
Two years ago, when a poll was taken of the most influential figures of the millennium, two men from the Midlands dominated the vote. It was not unexpected that a certain Stratfordian playwright should win it, but he was given a run for his money by a Victorian scientist from Shrewsbury.
One hundred and fifty years after he published his theory of evolution by natural selection, Charles Darwin continues to attract admiration, loyalty and, in some parts of the Bible Belt, fierce hostility. His studies may have concentrated on botany and ...