Roger Bacon
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The Paris Years: Intellectual Development (c. 1240s-1250s)

This timeline tracks Roger Bacon's time in Paris, a pivotal period for his intellectual growth. His encounter with prominent scholars and the latest scientific ideas shaped his future pursuits in experimental science and philosophy.
Travel to Paris
c. 1240s
Roger Bacon travels to Paris, France, the leading intellectual center of Europe at the time. He continues his studies at the University of Paris.
Teaching and Studying in Paris
1240s-1250s
Bacon teaches and studies at the University of Paris, immersing himself in the intellectual currents of the time. He engages with new translations of Aristotle and Arabic scientific texts. He also studied grammar, logic, mathematics, and natural philosophy.
Encounter with Petrus Peregrinus de Maricourt
c. 1250s
Bacon likely encounters Petrus Peregrinus de Maricourt, an experimental scientist known for his work on magnetism. This encounter is believed to have profoundly influenced Bacon's emphasis on empirical observation and experimentation.
Growing interest in Alchemy and Astrology
During Paris Years
Bacon becomes increasingly interested in alchemy, astrology, and other esoteric sciences, seeking to understand the hidden powers of nature and their application to human life.