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Francis Bacon

An English philosopher, statesman, scientist, lawyer, jurist and author known as the father of Empiricism.

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English philosopher and statesman (1561–1626)

Born 22 January 1561
Died 9 April 1626

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  • Cover of: Saggi morali: Opera nuoua corretta, e data in luce dal sig. cavalier Andrea Cioli ... Et vn Trattato della sapienza degl'antichi ...

    First published in 1619 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Of the proficience and advancement of learning

    First published in 1861 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: The remaines of the Right Honorable Francis Lord Verulam, Viscount of St. Albanes, sometimes Lord Chancellour of England: Being essayes and severall letters to severall great personages, and other pieces of various and high concernment not heretofore published. A table whereof for the readers more ease is adjoyned

    First published in 1648 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Letters of Sr Francis Bacon: Written during the reign of King James the First. Now collected, and augmented with several letters and memoires, address'd by him to the King and Duke of Buckingham, which was never before published. The whole being illustrated by an historical introd. and some observations, and dispos'd according to the series of time

    First published in 1702 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: The historie of the raigne of King Henry the Seuenth

    First published in 1622 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: The essays or counsels, civil and moral, of Sir Francis Bacon ...: With A table of the colours of good and evil. Whereunto is added, The wisdom of the antients

    First published in 1691 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Lord Bacon's Essays, or counsels moral and civil

    First published in 1720 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Essays moral, economical, and political

    First published in 1807 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Sir Francis Bacon his apologie: in certaine imputations concerning the late Earle of Essex. Written to the Right Honourable his very good Lord, the Earle of Devon-shire, Lord Livetenant [sic] of Ireland

    First published in 1642 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Lord Bacon his prayer: A prayer for the student

    First published in 1799 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: The two bookes of Sr. Francis Bacon: Of the proficience and aduancement of learning, divine and hvmane ...

    First published in 1629 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Instauratio magna: Multi petrasibunt & augebitur scientia

    First published in 1620 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: A wise and moderate discourse concerning church-affaires

    First published in 1641 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: The works of Francis Bacon

    First published in 1765 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: The elements of the common lavves of England, branched into a double tract: the one containing A collection of some principall rules and maximes of the common law, with their latitude and extent. Explicated for the more facile introduction of such as are studiously addicted to that noble profession. the other The use of the common law, for preservation of our persons, goods, and good names. According to the lawes and customes of this land

    First published in 1636 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Essays moral, economical, and political

    First published in 1798 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Novum organum scientiarum

    First published in 1762 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Considerations tovching a warre with Spaine ...

    First published in 1629 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Letters, speeches, charges, advices, &c. of Francis Bacon

    First published in 1763 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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  • Cover of: Three speeches of the Right Honorable Sir Francis Bacon ...: concerning the Postnati, naturalization of the Scotch in England, vnion of the lawes of the kingdomes of England and Scotland ...

    First published in 1641 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable
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English philosopher and statesman (1561–1626)

Born 22 January 1561
Died 9 April 1626
Subjects
Science, Methodology, Logic, Early works to 1800, Philosophy, History, Utopias, Natural history, English essays, Induction (Logic), Pre-Linnean works, Aphorisms and apothegms, English Philosophy, Learning, Méthodologie, Ouvrages avant 1800, Sciences, Winds, Church of England, Doctrinal and controversial works, Early modern, Education, Law, Logique, Methods
Places
Great Britain, England, Scotland, Bridewell, Europe, Grande-Bretagne, Philosophy, Spain, Zhong shi ji, ying guo
People
Francis Bacon (1561-1626), Elizabeth I Queen of England (1533-1603), F. Pei gen (1561-1626 -- zhe xue), Francis Bacon (1909-1992), Henry VII King of England (1457-1509), Joseph Rawson Lumby (1831-1895), Pei gen (Bacon. Francis), Robert Devereux Essex Earl of (1565-1601), Robert Devereux Essex Earl of (1566-1601), Walter Raleigh Sir (1552?-1618), William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
Time
Henry VII, 1485-1509, Early modern, 1500-1700, 17th century, Early works to 1800, Tudors, 1485-1603, 1492-1648, 1625-1649, 16e siècle, 16th century, 17e siècle, Charles I, 1625-1649, James I, 1603-1625, Yingguo, zhong shi ji

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  • Francis Bacon
  • Bacon, Francis Viscount St. Albans
  • Francis Bacon Viscount St. Albans
  • Sir Francis Bacon
  • Francis Bacon, Baron Verulam, Viscount St. Albans, etc
  • 1626
  • Bacon, Francis viscount St. Albans
  • Francis Bacon, John Milton, Thomas Browne
  • Francis Bacon, John Milton, Sir Thomas Browne

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February 27, 2024 Edited by Drini merge authors
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