#50 Overall Influence

Francis Bacon

English philosopher, statesman, scientist, jurist, and author

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Why is this person notable and influential?

Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban, , also known as Lord Verulam, was an English philosopher and statesman who served as Attorney General and as Lord Chancellor of England. His works are credited with developing the scientific method and remained influential through the scientific revolution.

Source: Wikipedia