Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Today in History - May 3, 1561 - Sir Francis Bacon Accused of Bribery


Sir Francis Bacon Accused of Bribery - May 3, 1561

   Today in History, Sir Francis Bacon, was accused of bribery. He was knighted on the accession of King James I, became lord chancellor, and was made viscount Saint Albans in 1621. But he was dismissed from the chancellorship as he was convicted of taking a bribe.


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