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For my name and memory I leave to men's charitable speeches, and to foreign nations and the next ages.
Francis Bacon
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— Francis Bacon

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About Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon was a Philosopher from Ireland (1909–1992).

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Who said "For my name and memory I leave to men's charitable speeches, and to foreign nat…"?
This quote is attributed to Francis Bacon, a Philosopher from Ireland.
When did Francis Bacon live?
Francis Bacon lived from 1909 – 1992.