Francis Bacon
By Alexis Loveland
DATES
- Born on January 22nd, 1561
- Died in April 9th 1626
- In 1603 Bacon's career began to prosper
- Published his ideas in science, initially in "Novum Organum" in 1620
- In 1618 he was appointed lord chancellor
- In 1621 he was created viscount st Albans
EDUCATION
- Studied at Cambridge university
- Also studied at Grays inn
- Became a member of parliament in 1584
- University of Poitiers
OCCUPATION
- English philosopher
- Statesman
- Scientist
- Jurist
- Orator
- Essayist and author
- Artist
INTERESTS
- Francis Bacon's real interests lay in science
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
- Was the keeper of the great seal for Elizabeth 1st
- Was the son of sir Nicholas Bacon
- Served as Attorney General
- Also served as Lord Chancellor
MOST KNOWN FOR
- Accession of James 1st
MEANS OF SUPPORT
- Primary: government
SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES
- Had no membership
- Friends Bishop Andrewes,Thomas Harriot,Sir W. Raleigh, L. Poe, and J. Hammond
QUOTES
- Some books are for tasting; others swallowed; and someto be chewed and digested.
- A prudent question id one-half of wisdom.
- Acorns were good until bread was found.
- Truth comes out of error more readily than out of confusion.