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Jan 22, 1561
Francis bacon was born in York House, London, England.
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Period: Jan 22, 1561 to
The Life Of Sir Francis Bacon..
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Feb 7, 1573
Enters Trinity College, aged 12.
Enters Trinity College, aged 12. -
Jun 11, 1576
Studied Law at Greys Inn, London.
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Mar 1, 1577
Interrupted his studies to take up an appointment of an assistant to Sir Amias Paulet (The Ambassador of France)
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Mar 9, 1582
Became a Barrister
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Took up his seat in Parliament in the House of Commons.
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Took up his seat in parliament for Taunton.
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He was named lecturer in legal studies at Gray’s Inn
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Francis Bacon entered the service of Robert Devereux (the Queen's favorite Earl of Essex.)
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Openly criticised the new tax levy and offended Queen Elizabeth I in the process.
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Francis Bacon wrote "Gesta Graguron"
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Queen Elizabeth appointed Francis Bacon as a member of her Extraordinary Counsel.
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Francis Bacon wrote "The Colours of Good and Evil."
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He became one of the Prosecutors of the Earl of Essex (Even though he was originally a follower of the Earl of Essex.)
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He was knighted by the new King (King James the First)
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Appointed King's Counsel
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Francis Bacon wrote “The Advancement of Learning."
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Appointed Solicitor General.
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Appointed Clerk of the notorious Star Chamber.
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Appointed Attorney General
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Made a member of the Privy Council.
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Appointed Lord Keeper of the Royal Seal, married Alice Barnham.
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Appointed Lord Chancellor.
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Francis Bacon wrote “Novum Organum.”
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Bestowed the titles of Lord Verulam and then created Viscount St Albans. Arrested and charged with bribery.
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Sir Francis Bacon wrote “History of the Reign of King Henry the Seventh."
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Sir Francis Bacon wrote "De Augmentis Scientarum."
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Sir Francis Bacon wrote "Apothegms."
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Sir Francis Bacon wrote “Slyva Sylvanum."