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Francis Bacon
Wikidata describes Francis Bacon as English philosopher and statesman (1561–1626).
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English Wikidata description, retrieved 2026-11-05 UTC. This is a starting point; independent biography review is pending.
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Career highlights
As recorded by Wikidata:
- Award received: Knight Bachelor
- Notable work: New Atlantis
- Public office: Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England
- Education: Trinity College
- Notable work: inductive reasoning
- Public office: Attorney General for England and Wales · from 1613 · to 1617
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