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Nature 411, 739-740 (14 June 2001) | doi:10.1038/35081240

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The philosopher's child

Bruce Weber1

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The death of Darwin's daughter had profound effects on his work.

The approach of the millennium brought with it a rash of speculation as to who was its most influential individual. Among scientists, strong cases were made for Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin.