Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon

  • Jan 1, 1561

    Birth

    Francis Was born into the rich Bacon Family, who were very wealthy.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1561 to

    Sir Francis Bacon's Lifetime

    From birth to death.
  • Jan 1, 1573

    College entry

    College entry
  • Period: Jan 1, 1573 to Jan 1, 1575

    Time in Cambridge College

    Time in college.
  • Jan 1, 1575

    Study Completion

  • Jan 1, 1582

    Qualified to Practice Law

  • Entered Parliment

    Entered Parliment
  • Became a Barrister

    After he traveled with his dad, he completed his studies from a school and became a barrister.
  • His play was duplicated

    A man by the name of Essex used a piece of literature in his play. He befriended him but later got his revenge by accusing him of what he did
  • First Ten Essays Written

  • Francis was Knighted

    Francis was Knighted
  • Wrote The advancement of learning

    Wrote The advancement of learning
    he later updated this book.
  • Became Solicitor General

  • Wrote on the wisdom of the ancients

  • Wrote 29 more essays

  • Became Attorney General

  • Entered Privy Council

    Entered Privy Council
  • Became Lord Keeper

  • Became Lord Chancellor

  • Wrote New Method

    He wrote a book.
  • 60th Birthday

    60th Birthday
    He had a big party!
  • Height of Career

  • Conviction and Retirement

    He was Convicted of bribery, and retired soon after
  • wrote History of Hnery VII

    he wrote a book.
  • Wrote the New Atlantis

  • Published all essays for a total of 58

  • Death

    Francis attempted to do an experiment involving snow, but caught a disease in the proccess. He died soon after.