According to Encyclopedia Britannica, Charles Darwin formulated his theory of evolution in 1837-1839, NOT the 1700s.
Jean-Batiste Lamarck lived in the 18th century, i.e. in the 1700s, and developed a theory of evolution. Just like George Cuvier before him. Darwin actually just jumped on the bandwagon.
According to Encyclopedia Britannica, Charles Darwin formulated his theory of evolution in 1837-1839, NOT the 1700s.
Jean-Batiste Lamarck lived in the 18th century, i.e. in the 1700s, and developed a theory of evolution. Just like George Cuvier before him. Darwin actually just jumped on the bandwagon.