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Invitation K970521
DOWN HOUSE, Kent. Invitation to Westminster Abbey on April 26th 1882. Charles Darwin died on 19th April 1882. He was buried next to the renowned scientist Sir John Herschel and a few feet away from Sir Isaac Newton. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 1348605
Filename: K970521.jpg
Size: 4859 x 3594 (15.2MB)
Date: 25th November 2008
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Source: English Heritage Images
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This evocative photograph, Historic England K970521, captures the poignant moment of an invitation to Westminster Abbey for the funeral of Charles Darwin on April 26, 1882. The renowned naturalist and scientist, who is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of science, had passed away on April 19, 1882, at the age of 73. The invitation bears the date of the funeral and the location of the hallowed Westminster Abbey, where Darwin was to be laid to rest. The significance of the event is underscored by the fact that Darwin was buried next to two of the greatest scientific minds of all time: Sir John Herschel and Sir Isaac Newton. Herschel, a prominent mathematician and astronomer, was a close friend and mentor to Darwin. Newton, the father of modern physics and mathematics, had laid the groundwork for many of the scientific principles that Darwin built upon in his groundbreaking work on evolution. The image of the invitation offers a glimpse into the solemn and reverent occasion, as well as the profound impact that Darwin's work had on the scientific community and beyond. The invitation serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring legacy of Charles Darwin and his contributions to the fields of science and our understanding of the natural world.
