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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 4,207 | $5,100 | 4$ |
| Monaco | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 39,242 | 31 | $7,800 | 6$ |
| Iran | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 34,143 | $610,000 | 248$ |
| Totals | 4 | 89,062,191 | 38,381 | $622,900 | 258$ |
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Ireland:
Francis Bacon was a renowned painter whose childhood home is currently on the market in Dublin.
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Iran:
The exhibition featured over 120 works from artists including Francis Bacon.
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Ireland:
Francis Bacon was a prominent personality in 20th-century art whose works were documented by James Birch.
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Monaco:
Francis Bacon is the namesake of the Francis Bacon MB Art Foundation, which is dedicated to his legacy.
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Israel:
Francis Bacon noted that the boundaries of the continents on Earth fit together like puzzle pieces.
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Iraq:
Francis Bacon's work 'The New Organon' is mentioned as a significant cultural text.
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Spain:
Taburet's work is influenced by the admired Francis Bacon.
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United States:
Francis Bacon was a celebrated painter who had a close relationship with Barry Joule.
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Venezuela:
Francis Bacon's utopian novel presents a metaphor about social organization and the future of science.
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United Kingdom:
Francis Bacon is celebrated for his electrifying proof of art's life and magic in his paintings.
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