Robert Darwin of Elston
Robert Darwin of Elston | |
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| Born | 12 August 1682 England |
| Died | 20 November 1754 (aged 72) |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer and physician |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Hill |
| Children | 7, including William Darwin (father) |
| Relatives | Charles Darwin (great-grandson) |
Robert Darwin of Elston (12 August 1682 — 20 November 1754) was an English lawyer, scientist and physician. He was the father of English physician Erasmus Darwin,[1] and a great-grandfather of the famous English naturalist and geologist Charles Robert Darwin, best known for his contributions to evolution. It is with Robert Darwin of Elston, Nottinghamshire that many biographies of his great-grandson begin.
In 1719, Darwin was instrumental in bringing the attention of the
Family
Darwin married Elizabeth Hill (1702–1797) on 1 January 1724 at Balderton, Nottinghamshire. They had four sons and three daughters:
- Robert Waring Darwin of Elston (1724–1816), lawyer and botanist
- Elizabeth Darwin (15 September 1725 – 8 April 1800)
- William Alvey Darwin (1726–1783)
- Anne Darwin (12 November 1727 – 3 August 1813)
- Susannah Darwin (10 April 1729 – 29 September 1789)
- Rev. John Darwin (1730–1805), rector of Elston
- Erasmus Darwin (1731–1802), the poet, philosopher, physician, etc.
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