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Francis Bacon
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Francis Bacon

Politician · born February 1, 1561 · died 1626

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Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban was an English philosopher and statesman who served as Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England under King James I.

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  1. ~52Became Attorney General for England and Wales1613
  2. ~56Became Lord Chancellor1617

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