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1573
He entered Trinity College in Cambridge.
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1576
He began reading law at Gray's Inn
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A setback in his career.
The Queen took personal offense to his criticism of the new tax levy. -
Appointed King's Counsel.
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Named Solicitor General.
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Appointed Clerk of the Star Chamber.
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Appointed Attorney General.
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Made a member of the Privy Counsel.
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Appointed Lord Keeper of the Royal Seal (his father's former office).
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Made Lord Chancellor.
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Bacon Died.
It is thought that he contracted a cold or pneumonia while testing his theory of the preservatives and insulating properties.