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Roger Bacon

Photograph at the Roger Bacon stone plaque

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

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