In every generation there are many men and women who have influenced cultures either politically, scientifically, economically or religiously. While each generation has its own influencers, only a handful of men and women have become multigenerational cultural dominators. Charles Darwin became a multigenerational cultural dominator with his dramatic life and controversial views. The beloved and hated Charles Darwin changed the scientific world forever with his theories. Charles Robert Darwin was born in Shrewsbury, England, on February 12, 1809. Darwin had five other siblings and grew up in a privileged home (Berra 6). Darwin's father was a well-known doctor and his mother died when he was eight. Charles Darwin came from a long line of family members who loved science, and his grandfather was a notable botanist. As a boy, Darwin loved nature and insects. Although Darwin was intelligent, he did not like school, Darwin chose to work less and would have preferred to spend his time collecting insects and discovering new plants. Darwi...