Francis Bacon
English philosopher and statesman (1561–1626)
Francis Bacon was born on January 22, 1561 (Julian calendar) in York House, Strand and died on April 9, 1626 (Julian calendar) in Highgate, aged 65. Recorded occupations: philosopher, writer, judge, politician, lawyer and astrologer. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Attorney General for England and Wales, Member of the 1572-83 Parliament, Member of the 1584-85 Parliament, Member of the 1586-87 Parliament and Member of the 1589 Parliament. Associated movement: empiricism. Fields of work: philosophy, scientist, philosopher and politician. Notable works include “New Atlantis” and “inductive reasoning”. Educated at Trinity College and University of Poitiers. Honours include Knight Bachelor. Member of Gray's Inn.
- Born
- January 22, 1561 (Julian calendar) · York House, Strand
- Died
- April 9, 1626 (Julian calendar) · Highgate
- Age at death
- 65
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England
- Occupations
- philosopher, writer, judge, politician, lawyer, astrologer
- Positions held
- Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Attorney General for England and Wales, Member of the 1572-83 Parliament, Member of the 1584-85 Parliament, Member of the 1586-87 Parliament, Member of the 1589 Parliament
- Movements
- empiricism
- Notable works
- New Atlantis, inductive reasoning
- Education
- Trinity College, University of Poitiers
- Honours
- Knight Bachelor
- Wikipedia editions
- 119 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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