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Erasmus Darwin

Erasmus Darwin c. 1792–1793, oil painting by [[Joseph Wright of Derby]], [[Derby Museum and Art Gallery]] Erasmus Robert Darwin (12 December 173118 April 1802) was an English physician. One of the key thinkers of the Midlands Enlightenment, he was also a natural philosopher, physiologist, slave-trade abolitionist, inventor, freemason, and poet.

His poems included much natural history, including a statement of evolution and the relatedness of all forms of life.

He was a member of the Darwin–Wedgwood family, which includes his grandsons Charles Darwin and Francis Galton. Darwin was a founding member of the Lunar Society of Birmingham, a discussion group of pioneering industrialists and natural philosophers.

He turned down an invitation from George III to become Physician to the King. Provided by Wikipedia
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    The essential writings of Erasmus Darwin / by Darwin, Erasmus, 1731-1802

    Published 1968
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    The Letters of Erasmus Darwin / by Darwin, Erasmus, 1731-1802

    Published 1981
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    The golden age : The temple of nature, or, The origin of society / by Darwin, Erasmus, 1731-1802

    Published 1978
    Other Authors: “…Darwin, Erasmus, 1731-1802…”
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    The botanic garden / by Darwin, Erasmus, 1731-1802

    Published 1978
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    The botanic garden a poem in two parts. by Darwin, Erasmus, 1731-1802

    Published 1789
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