# Oxford evolution debate (1860)

URL: https://christianity-history.com/timeline/1860-oxford-evolution-debate
Location: Oxford, England
Themes: Culture

Bishop Wilberforce and Thomas Huxley debate Darwin's theory. At this point in the timeline (1860), the Bishop of Rome was Pope Pius IX (16 June 1846 – 7 February 1878).

## Why it matters
Oxford evolution debate mattered because it left a lasting mark on Christian culture, devotion and society.

Pope at the time: [Pope Pius IX](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-pius-ix)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — 1860 Oxford evolution debate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1860_Oxford_evolution_debate)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Oxford evolution debate](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Oxford+evolution+debate)
- [Wikipedia — Enlightenment and Revival (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Christianity#Modern_era)