Question

Which monarch's reign helped Bacon's political career flourish?

• A. Queen Elizabeth I
• B. King Henry VIII
• C. King James I
• D. Queen Mary

Answer 1

Answer:

C. King James I

Francis Bacon's political career flourished under the reign of King James I

• While Bacon did serve under Queen Elizabeth I, he didn’t rise to prominence until James I came to power in 1603.

• Under King James I, Bacon's career soared — he was knighted, became Attorney General, later Lord Chancellor, and was even given the title Viscount St. Alban.