Charles Lyell Charles Lyell wrote that the Earth changes slowly over time, like mountains forming or erosion. Connection to Darvin's theory: Darwin thought that if the Earth changes slowly, life might also change slowly. (Encyclopedia Britannica,n.d.). (nov 14, 1797 – feb 22, 1875)
Added to timeline:
Date:
nov 14, 1797
feb 22, 1875
~ 77 years