Francis Bacon (jan 22, 1561 BC – apr 9, 1626 BC)
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Francis Bacon was an English philosopher and statesman who served as Attorney General and as Lord Chancellor of England. His works are credited with developing the scientific method and influenced the Scientific Revolution. Bacon has been called the father of empiricism.
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jan 22, 1561 BC
apr 9, 1626 BC
~ 65 years