15. Darwin Dated His Sister’s Friend In College
Many people know Darwin’s college girlfriend as “Fanny.” The couple courted for a while when Darwin took classes at Cambridge. Many people felt that the couple would marry as Darwin considered Fanny the love of his life. However, Fanny would soon come to feel differently about Darwin.
The further Darwin got into his studies at Cambridge, the more he focused on them. This caused him to put his relationship with Fanny on the side. Eventually, Fanny had enough and broke up with Darwin. Later, she sent him a letter saying she got married, leaving Darwin heartbroken.
