Editing The Golden Age of Science

{{Whatlinkshere}}Although practically it may have started earlier, the Golden Age of Science is often said to have begun in 1859, the year of majority of [[Edward I (and VII) (1841 - )|King Edward I and VII]]. Initially under the influence of [[Prince Regent Albert (1819-1861)|Prince Regent Albert]], and then increasingly in his own right, the young king became a great sponsor and supporter of scientific development, with his enthusiasm also encouraging the investment of others.

It was the same year that [[Charles Darwin (1809-1882)|Charles Darwin]] published ''On the Origin of Species'', and was pleased to announce that [[Edward I (and VII) (1841 - )|the King]] and [[Prince Regent Albert (1819-1861)|Prince Regent Albert]] had accepted his invitation to join [[the Lunar Society of Birmingham]].

After more than 40 years of this Golden Age the achievements are vast, but more continue to be made and the dawn of the new century heralds a New Age of Science, surely even greater than the one before.
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