Darwinist Collection

John Lubbock, British biologist C015 / 5809
John Lubbock (1834-1913), British biologist, archaeologist, and philanthropist. Lubbock studied social insects, devising a movable glass-sided container called a Lubbock nest to view them

William Carpenter, British naturalist C016 / 5058
William Benjamin Carpenter (1813-1885), British naturalist. Carpenter trained as a physician, but published widely in many fields

HAECKEL, Ernest (1834-1919). German biologist. Engraving

Thomas Huxley, British biologist
Thomas Henry Huxley (1825-1895), British biologist. Huxley was a strong advocate of Darwins theory of evolution by natural selection

Kliment Timiryazev, Russian botanist
Kliment Arkadyevich Timiryazev (1843-1920), Russian botanist. Timiryazev founded a botanical laboratory in Moscow in 1865, which was later named the Timiryazev Agricultural Academy in his honour

Asa Gray, American botanist
Asa Gray (1810-1888), American botanist. Gray trained initially as a doctor, obtaining his M.D. in 1831. However, his real interest lay in botany, which he pursued successfully

Asa Gray, US botanist
Asa Gray (1810-1888), American botanist. Gray trained initially as a doctor, obtaining his M.D. in 1831. However, his real interest lay in botany, which he pursued successfully

Ivan Michurin, Russian botanist
Ivan Vladimirovich Michurin (1855-1935), Russian-Soviet botanist. Michurins work was concerned with selectionism, the deliberate crossing of various cultivars of a plant to try to breed in various

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Unraveling the Mysteries of Nature: A Glimpse into the Lives of Pioneering Darwinians From left to right: Albany Hancock, John Lubbock, William Carpenter, Ernst Haeckel, Thomas Huxley, Kliment Timiryazev (twice), and Asa Gray, a formidable lineup of trailblazing naturalists and biologists who significantly advanced our understanding of the natural world through the lens of Charles Darwin's groundbreaking theory of evolution. Albany Hancock, an English botanist, and photographer, captured the beauty and intricacy of plant life, while John Lubbock, a British biologist, delved into the study of prehistoric life and human evolution. William Carpenter, another British naturalist, focused on the functions of the nervous system, and Ernst Haeckel, a German biologist, is renowned for his influential work on embryology and coining the term 'ecology. ' Thomas Huxley, a British biologist and close ally of Darwin, played a crucial role in popularizing the theory of evolution through his public lectures and debates. Russian botanist Kliment Timiryazev, a pioneer in plant physiology, made significant strides in understanding the mechanisms of plant growth, while his American counterpart, Asa Gray, contributed to the study of botany and systematics. Ivan Michurin, a Russian botanist, is known for his work in plant breeding and selection, revolutionizing agriculture through his innovative techniques. These visionaries, along with Darwin, shaped the scientific landscape of their time, paving the way for future generations to continue unraveling the mysteries of nature.