Francis Bacon (1561—1626)
Biography Francis Bacon was born in York House, near the Strand, London, on 22 January 1561. He was the son of Sir Nicholas Bacon, the Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, and his second wife,...
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Biography Francis Bacon was born in York House, near the Strand, London, on 22 January 1561. He was the son of Sir Nicholas Bacon, the Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, and his second wife,...
George Herbert (1593–1633) was a Welsh-born English poet, orator, and Anglican priest. He is considered one of the most important poets of the 17th century, best known for his spiritual and devotional poetry. His works express...