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Roger Bacon, 13th century English Franciscan friar and philosopher, (c1850).
Roger Bacon, 13th century English Franciscan friar and philosopher, (c1850). Bacon (c1214-1292) was known as 'Doctor Mirabilis' due to his interest in magic and alchemy, the pursuit of which led ultimately to his being expelled from the Franciscan order. He experimented with optics and lenses, leading to the development of spectacles.Taken from the book Old England's Worthies, London, c1850.
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13TH CENTURY
Alchemy
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BACON
Black & White
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Britain
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Christian
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Doctor Mirabilis
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England
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FRANCISCAN
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OCCUPATION
Optics
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ROGER
ROGER BACON
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THIRTEENTH CENTURY