Name the English Renaissance statesman and philosopher known for encouraging the scientific method that's pictured here.

Born January 22, 1561, in York House, London, United Kingdom, this is an image of the philosopher and statesman who served as Attorney General and as Lord Chancellor of England, Francis Bacon. He's best remembered for his encouragement of the scientific method.

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