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Definition of Baron Verulam
1. Noun. English statesman and philosopher; precursor of British empiricism; advocated inductive reasoning (1561-1626).
Generic synonyms: Philosopher, National Leader, Solon, Statesman
Lexicographical Neighbors of Baron Verulam
Literary usage of Baron Verulam
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. American Book Prices Current (1917)
"BACON (Sir Francis, Baron Verulam).—Continued. Lond., 1620. Fol. Cf. (i leaf
mended), Jones, A., Nov. ..."
2. A Beginner's History of Philosophy by Herbert Ernest Cushman (1911)
"The Life of Francis Bacon, Baron Verulam (1561- 1626). Francis Bacon was a native
of London and received his university education at Cambridge. ..."
3. The Ridpath Library of Universal Literature: A Biographical and by John Clark Ridpath (1903)
"... Baron Verulam and VISCOUNT ST. ALBAN), an English jurist and philosopher, born
in London, January 22, 1561; died there on Easter Day (April 9), 1626. ..."
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