
What is recorded here
This stone commemorative plaque records: Rogerus Bacon Philosophus insignis, Doctor Mirabilis Qui methodo experimentali Scientiae finas mirifice proruit Post vitam longam, strenuam, indefessam Prope hunc locum Inter Franciscanos suos In Christo obdormivit A S MCCXCII + The Great Philosopher Roger Bacon Known by the Experimental Method Extended marvellously the realm of science After a long life of untiring activity Near this place In the home of his Franciscan brethren Fell asleep in Christ A D 1292
Roger Bacon was a 13th-century English philosopher and Franciscan friar, renowned for his advocacy of experimental science and contributions to the scientific method. He is remembered for his empirical approach to knowledge and studies in optics, mathematics, and languages, significantly influencing later scientific thought.
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