2. Francis Bacon’s Influence
The Royal Society
The Freemasons
The Rosicrucians
The founding of the United States of America

3. The Life of Francis Bacon
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Started at Trinity College in Cambridge at the age of 12.
The unexpected death of his father left him in a grave financial situation.

4. The New Atlantis
1626
Represents the kind of Society, which was the most desirable for man

6. The Royal Society Founded in 1660
Began meeting to discuss the ideas of Francis Bacon
Can be seen in the New Atlantis as the Society of Solomon

7. The Freemasons Based on the writings of Francis Bacon
Freemasonry principals seen in Francis Bacon’s the New Atlantis

8. The Rosicrucians
The aim of the Rosicrucian Order parallels the philosophy of Francis Bacon
Some say that Bacon was a high initiate of the Rosicrucian Order

9. The Founding of the United States of America
Many of the thoughts of the Declaration of Independence can be traced back to Baconian thought.

10. Conclusion
Francis Bacon’s thoughts are timeless and his influence can still be seen today.