Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon was an English philosopher and statesman who is often regarded as the father of empiricism. He emphasized the importance of scientific knowledge and the methods of experimentation, famously lauding inventions like the printing press, gunpowder, and the compass for their transformative impacts on society and civilization.
Born on Oct 28, 1909 (115 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 24,288 | $2,700,000 | 966$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,045 | $62,000 | 37$ |
| Greece | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 6,215 | $190,000 | 113$ |
| Monaco | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 39,242 | 32 | $7,800 | 6$ |
| Totals | 4 | 83,442,425 | 33,580 | $2,959,800 | 1,122$ |
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Greece:
The faces of Francis Bacon could create a theater of everyday horrors.
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Monaco:
Francis Bacon's rare painting 'Van Gogh dans un paysage' marks a turning point in his career.
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Costa Rica:
Francis Bacon is mentioned as one of the modern painters who portrayed dogs in their artwork.
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United Kingdom:
Francis Bacon was an artist whose work was featured in a Moscow exhibition organized by James Birch.
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Venezuela:
Francis Bacon is cited for his critical view on envy, describing it as insidious and continuous.
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Ireland:
Or the harrowing paintings by Francis Bacon in response to the suicide of his former lover.
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Spain:
Francis Bacon's saying 'Knowledge is power' highlights the importance of knowledge in society.
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Sweden:
Francis Bacon contributed to the foundations of the scientific revolution.
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Tunisia:
Francis Bacon is referenced among the artists whose works Aïcha Ibrahim discusses.
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Ireland:
Francis Bacon is mentioned as one of the artists who faced controversy.
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