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Essay / Francis Bacon's Contributions to History - 702
“A wise man will create more opportunities than he finds. » who knows which famous writer said this? Have you ever heard of the famous writer Francis Bacon. Many of you may have heard of him. For those who haven't yet, know that he is not the inventor of bacon. He is very famous for other reasons. Today you will learn about his life, what his careers were, why he was famous and his contributions to history. His life began on January 22, 1561. He was born in London, England. His parents were Sir Nicholas Bacon and Lady Anne Cooke Bacon. Early in his life, at the age of eleven, he began attending Trinity College, Cambridge. He completed his studies in December 1575. He only stayed there two years. After about a year, he attended a law program at the Honorable Society of Gray hostel, which his brother Anthony also attended. After that, he went to work with the British Ambassador to France, Sir Amyas Paulet. Several years later, on March 26, while carrying out a series of experiments with ice. He stuffed a snow hen near Highgate, England and caught a cold. While ill he stayed at Lord Arundel's home in London. He later developed bronchitis due to the cold and musty room. On April 9, 1626, a week after his arrival at the Lord's home, Francis Bacon died. Now for his career. His first important employment was in 1581, when he obtained a position as Member of Parliament for Cornwall in the House of Commons. In 1582 he was appointed outside counsel. His career changed in 1584 when he wrote a letter of advice to Queen Elizabeth, his first political memorandum. Bacon held his position in Parliament for almost forty years. From 1584 to 1617, thirty-three years to be exact. In 1603, Bacon was knighted in James I's ascension... middle of paper ... as a noted philosopher of science. » (biography.com p. 2) According to Bacon in Novum Organum, the scientific method should begin with the “Tables of Investigation”. (biography.com p. 2) Then it should continue with the “Attendance Chart”. examined. Then, “The table of absences in proximity”. (biography.com p. 2) is used to find negative incedance. Next, the “Comparison Chart allows the observer to compare and contrast the severity or degree of the event. » (biography.com p. 2) Bacon also created a broad scientific worldview. This was one of Bacon's most important contributions to history. Now let's see what made him even more famous. Bacon did a lot for science, Bacon was also a very famous writer. During his career as a lawyer and statesman, Bacon sometimes wrote for the court..