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Bacon's Influence on Later Scientists and Thinkers (Posthumous)Bacon's Influence on Later Scientists and Thinkers (Posthumous)Later Life, Condemnation, and Death (c. 1268-1294)Later Life, Condemnation, and Death (c. 1268-1294)Roger Bacon's Linguistic Studies (Throughout his life)Roger Bacon's Linguistic Studies (Throughout his life)Main milestonesMain milestonesBacon's Contributions to Optics and Vision (1260s)Bacon's Contributions to Optics and Vision (1260s)Joining the Franciscan Order and the 'Opus Majus' (c. 1257-1268)Joining the Franciscan Order and the 'Opus Majus' (c. 1257-1268)Bacon's Interest in Alchemy and Astrology (Throughout his life)Bacon's Interest in Alchemy and Astrology (Throughout his life)Early Life and Education Timeline (c. 1214-1240s)Early Life and Education Timeline (c. 1214-1240s)The Paris Years: Intellectual Development (c. 1240s-1250s)The Paris Years: Intellectual Development (c. 1240s-1250s)
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Roger Bacon - English polymath, philosopher and friar (c.1219/20–c.1292)

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Bacon's Influence on Later Scientists and Thinkers (Posthumous)

This timeline tracks the long-term impact of Roger Bacon's work on subsequent generations of scientists and thinkers. Despite periods of relative obscurity, his ideas on experimental science, optics, and the importance of empirical observation eventually gained recognition and influence.
Initial Obscurity
Centuries after his death
For several centuries after his death, Roger Bacon's work remained relatively obscure. His writings were not widely circulated, and his contributions were often overshadowed by those of other medieval scholars.
Rediscovery and Re-evaluation
Early Modern Period
During the early modern period, Bacon's writings began to be rediscovered and re-evaluated. Scholars recognized the importance of his emphasis on experimental science and his contributions to optics.
Influence on the Scientific Revolution
17th Century
Bacon's ideas on experimental science and the importance of empirical observation are seen as precursors to the scientific revolution. His work inspired later scientists to conduct experiments and develop new theories based on evidence.
Recognition as a Pioneer of Science
19th-20th Centuries
In the 19th and 20th centuries, Bacon gained increasing recognition as a pioneering figure in the history of science. Historians of science highlighted his contributions to optics, experimental methodology, and his advocacy for a more empirical approach to knowledge.
Continuing Legacy
Present Day
Roger Bacon continues to be celebrated as a visionary thinker and a forerunner of modern science. His emphasis on observation, experimentation, and the importance of mathematics remains relevant to scientific inquiry today.

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Main milestonesMain milestonesBacon's Contributions to Optics and Vision (1260s)Bacon's Contributions to Optics and Vision (1260s)Bacon's Interest in Alchemy and Astrology (Throughout his life)Bacon's Interest in Alchemy and Astrology (Throughout his life)Early Life and Education Timeline (c. 1214-1240s)Early Life and Education Timeline (c. 1214-1240s)Joining the Franciscan Order and the 'Opus Majus' (c. 1257-1268)Joining the Franciscan Order and the 'Opus Majus' (c. 1257-1268)Later Life, Condemnation, and Death (c. 1268-1294)Later Life, Condemnation, and Death (c. 1268-1294)Roger Bacon's Linguistic Studies (Throughout his life)Roger Bacon's Linguistic Studies (Throughout his life)The Paris Years: Intellectual Development (c. 1240s-1250s)The Paris Years: Intellectual Development (c. 1240s-1250s)