who received it first?
Alfred Russel Wallace
Darwin–Wallace Medal
Alfred Russel Wallace of two scientific papers—"On the Tendency of Species to form Varieties; and on the Perpetuation of Varieties and Species by Natural Means of Selection"—to the Linnean Society of London on 1 July 1858. Fittingly, Wallace was one of the first recipients of the medal,
when was charles darwin's book the origin of species published 24 November 1859 what was it about? The book presented a body of evidence that the diversity of life arose by common descent through a branching pattern of evolution. was it received well? The book aroused international interest and a widespread debate, with no sharp line between scientific issues and ideological, social and religious implications. what style of writing is followed in this? He added that some parts of "Origin" are dense, but other parts are almost lyrical, and the case studies and observations are presented in a narrative style unusual in serious scientific books, which broadened its audience. did the theory face any problems? This difficulty can be referred to as the absence or rarity of transitional varieties in habitat space. where was the author born? Shrewsbury, Shropshire where did he study? University of Edinburgh Medical School did he suffer from any disease? As Darwin worked under pressure, his health suffered. On 20 September he had "an uncomfortable palpitation of the heart". was he married? UNANSWERABLE when did he die? 19 April 1882 where was he buried? Westminster Abbey how was he commemorated? The Linnean Society of London has commemorated Darwin's achievements by the award of the Darwin–Wallace Medal since 1908. Darwin Day has become an annual celebration, and in 2009 worldwide events were arranged for the bicentenary of Darwin's birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of "On the Origin of Species". why is the medal given? For  "major advances in evolutionary biology". who presents it? Linnean Society of London
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Darwin–Wallace Medal [SEP] Introduction
The Darwin–Wallace Medal is a medal awarded by the Linnean Society of London for "major advances in evolutionary biology". Historically, the medals have been awarded every 50 years, beginning in 1908. That year marked 50 years after the joint presentation by Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace of two scientific papers—"On the Tendency of Species to form Varieties; and on the Perpetuation of Varieties and Species by Natural Means of Selection"—to the Linnean Society of London on 1 July 1858. Fittingly, Wallace was one of the first recipients of the medal, in his case it was, exceptionally, in gold, rather than the silver version presented in the six other initial awards.