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A bachelor's life is a fine breakfast, a flat lunch, and a miserable dinner.

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Francis Bacon
Age: 65 †
Born: 1561
Born: January 22
Died: 1626
Died: April 9
Astrologer
Former Lord Chancellor
Judge
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Philosopher
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Francis Bacon Saint Albans
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Franciscus Bacon de Verulamio
Franciscus Baconus de Verulamio
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Francis Bacon de Verulamius
Francis Bacon of Verulam
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