Alfred Russel Wallace
Geographer and biologist, co-developer of evolution
Born
January 8th, 1823
202 years ago
Died
November 7th, 1913
111 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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A Welsh geographer, biologist, and explorer, contributed significantly to the understanding of natural selection. Conducted extensive field studies in the Amazon and the Malay Archipelago. Proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection independently and simultaneously with Charles Darwin. Co-authored the landmark paper on the theory in 1858, which led to the formulation of the concept in scientific literature.
Co-developed the theory of natural selection
Conducted field studies in the Amazon and Malay Archipelago
Authored 'The Malay Archipelago', an influential work on biogeography
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