Roger Bacon
c. 1219–c. 1292
English friar who promoted experimental study of nature.
Roger Bacon (c. 1219–c. 1292) was a philosopher of science, born in Ilchester and died in Oxford.
- Known as
- Philosopher of science
- Category
- Scientists & Inventors
- Born
- c. 1219, Ilchester
- Died
- c. 1292, Oxford
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