Chapter 2-3 Francis Bacon Of Studies.pptVIP

Francis Bacon (1561-1626) Lawyer Essayist Statesman Philosopher Master of English “The wisest, brightest, meanest of mankind” Francis Bacon(1560~1626) Birth: January 22,1561 (York House, London) Death: April 9,1626 (Highgate) Family Father: Sir Nicholas Bacon (Lord Keeper of the Seal) Mother: Anne Cook (Daughter of Sir Anthoony Cook) Second wife Brothers and sisters: 5 brother and 1 sister from his father’s first wife An elder brother called Anthony Bacon Life Francis Bacon（1561－1626） was the founder of English materialist philosophy（唯物主义哲学）。 He was born into the family of Sir Nicholas Baco