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'''Roger Bacon''' (c. 1220 – 1292) was an [[England|English]] philosopher and [[Franciscans|Franciscan]] [[Scholar|friar]] who placed considerable emphasis on the study of nature through empirical methods. He was the author of ''[[Opus Majus]]''.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> | '''Roger Bacon''' (c. 1220 – 1292) was an [[England|English]] philosopher and [[Franciscans|Franciscan]] [[Scholar|friar]] who placed considerable emphasis on the study of nature through empirical methods. He was the author of ''[[Opus Majus]]''.<ref name="ACR">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> | ||
In 2013, researchers assigned to [[Abstergo Entertainment]]'s [[Sample 17 Project]] were told to pay special heed to any mention of the [[Voynich manuscript]], in particular its connection to Roger Bacon.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> | ==Legacy== | ||
During the early 16th century, the [[Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] bought a copy of the ''Opus Majus'' from a [[book shop]] in [[Constantinople]].<ref name="ACR"/> | |||
In 2013, researchers assigned to [[Abstergo Entertainment]]'s [[Sample 17 Project]] were told to pay special heed to any mention of the [[Voynich manuscript]], in particular its connection to Roger Bacon.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' – [[Noob's personal files]]: "Abstergo Industries: Crypto-History: Artifacts"</ref> | |||
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Latest revision as of 07:44, 8 March 2025
Roger Bacon (c. 1220 – 1292) was an English philosopher and Franciscan friar who placed considerable emphasis on the study of nature through empirical methods. He was the author of Opus Majus.[1]
Legacy[edit | edit source]
During the early 16th century, the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze bought a copy of the Opus Majus from a book shop in Constantinople.[1]
In 2013, researchers assigned to Abstergo Entertainment's Sample 17 Project were told to pay special heed to any mention of the Voynich manuscript, in particular its connection to Roger Bacon.[2]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Revelations
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Noob's personal files: "Abstergo Industries: Crypto-History: Artifacts"