Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban was an English philosopher and statesman who served as Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England under King James I. Bacon argued for the importance of natural philosophy, guided by the scientific method, and his works remained influential throughout the Scientific Revolution.

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Who was born first?

• Francis Bacon was born 1 year before Cornelis van Haarlem
• Francis Bacon was born 4 years before Marie de Gournay
• Francis Bacon was born 4 years after Johannes Althusius
• Francis Bacon was born 5 years after Carlo Maderno
• Francis Bacon was born 5 years before Jan Jesenius

Timeline

1. Carlo MadernoMay 14, 1556 – January 30, 1629
2. Johannes Althusius1557 – August 12, 1638
3. Francis Bacon (this page)January 22, 1561 – April 9, 1626
4. Cornelis van Haarlem1562 – November 11, 1638
5. Marie de GournayOctober 6, 1565 – July 13, 1645
6. Jan JeseniusDecember 6, 1566 – June 21, 1621

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