Saturday, December 7, 2013

Fact of the Day: Doctor Grandfather

Charles Darwin's grandfather Erasmus Darwin was quite the well-respected doctor. King George III offered him the role as the Physician to the King, which he declined. 
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23 comments:

  1. TheresaDecember 7, 2013 at 1:18 AM

    I guess intelligence runs in the family.

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  2. CloudiaDecember 7, 2013 at 1:46 AM

    wise to decline!
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  3. John DoeDecember 7, 2013 at 2:26 AM

    Good thing he declined.

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  4. Bob BushellDecember 7, 2013 at 4:28 AM

    Good for him.

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  5. EmmylouDecember 7, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    The smart genes were overflowing in that lineage:D

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  6. DanaDecember 7, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    Happy Saturday, Adam!

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  7. whiteangelDecember 7, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Probably had other things to do.

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  8. Plowing Through Life (Martha)December 7, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    Smart genes!

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  9. DEZMONDDecember 7, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    I wouldn't treat a king either.... unless it's Elven King Thranduil

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  10. Debra She Who SeeksDecember 7, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    What? He didn't want to treat the Mad King?

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  11. KatiDecember 7, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    Thanks for leaving such a darling comment on my blog!
    Why did he decline the offer?

    -Kati

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    1. AdamDecember 7, 2013 at 9:53 AM

      George III eventually became mentally ill, so that's probably why

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  13. Fundy BlueDecember 7, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    Smart man! Not much future in treating a Mad King!

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  14. SmileDecember 7, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    Seems greatness ran in the family

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  15. ChristineDecember 7, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    smart family!

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  16. SharonDecember 7, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    I think there's a bridge in Rotterdam named Erasmus!

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  17. Gloria BakerDecember 7, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    nice post!!

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  18. Stephen HayesDecember 7, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    Probably a smart decision since George III ended up insane,

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  19. Caro *December 7, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    Nice fact, I always learn something when I come on your blog :)

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  20. M+KDecember 7, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Looks like genius ran in the family. Love these posts!

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  21. Al PenwasserDecember 7, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    Good thing he turned it down, huh? I guess Erasmus didn't want to get the blame when George went crackers.

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  22. TeddiDecember 10, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    does that mean he was a scientist too?

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