Sir Nicholas Bacon, 16th century English politician Size:XL: 80 x 80cm he celebrated the centenary of

he celebrated the centenary of the birth of Napoleon I by proclaiming a complete amnesty for political offenders

Injured Brazilian star Pele watches from the sidelines

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The house was formerly the residence of Sir John Lawrence

Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris

Sir Nicholas Bacon, 16th century English politician Size:XL: 80 x 80cm he celebrated the centenary ofSir Nicholas Bacon, 16th century English politician. A staunch Protestant, Bacon (1509 1579) fell out of favour during the reign of Mary I. Under Elizabeth I he was created Lord Keeper of the Great Seal (1558). He was the father of Francis Bacon, the philosopher, scientist and statesman.