Sir Francis Bacon
Sir Francis Bacon
Sir Francis Bacon was born January 22, 1561. He died April 9,
1626. He was an English essayist, lawyer, statesman, and philosopher . He had a
major influence on the philosophy of science. When he was 12 years old, he
began studies at Trinity College, Cambridge. In 1576 he entered Gray's Inn to
pursue a career in law. He was first elected in 1584.
Bacon's opposition to royal tax measures would probably have brought an
end to his political advancement, but he had the support of the Earl of Essex,
whose prosecution for treason he later managed. He was knighted in 1603 after
the succession of James I. Bacon and he became solicitor-general in 1609,
attorney-general in 1613, lord keeper of the great seal in 1617, and lord
chancellor in 1618; he was also created Baron of Verulam I 1618, and Viscount St.
Albans in 1621. Bacon retained James's favor by steadfast defense of royal
prerogative, but in 1621 he was found guilty of accepting bribes and was......
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