1707 Linnaeus born. Linnaeus founded a hierarchical system of classification
1767 Cuvier born. Cuvier founded paleontology - study of fossils.
1795 Hutton proposed geological theory of gradualism.
1798 Publication of Malthus' Essay on the Principle of Population
1809 Publication of Lamarck's theory of evolution.
1830 Lyell proposed geological theory of uniformitarianism.
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