Monday, September 21, 2020

Basic timeline of Francis Bacon


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This post is a basic timeline of philosopher Francis Bacon (1561-1626). There are 14 events listed below chronologically. Source: Wikipedia

  • 1561: Born in London, England
  • 1573: Enrolls at Trinity College, Cambridge
  • 1581: Elected MP for Bossiney, Cornwall
  • 1588: Elected MP for Liverpool
  • 1593: Elected MP for Middlesex
  • 1597: Elected MP for Ipswich
  • 1597: Becomes Queen's Counsel designate
  • 1597: Publishes Essays
  • 1598: Arrested for debt
  • 1602: Publishes The Advancement of Learning
  • 1614: Elected MP for Cambridge University
  • 1620: Publishes Novum Organum
  • 1621: Charged with bribery and resigns from government
  • 1626: Died at age 65 in London, England