Robert Grosseteste (c. 1169-1253) prolific writings include many scientific works, as well as translations of Aristotle, and commentaries on the Bible.
Short Biography:
He was a forerunner of the empirical school, being one of the earliest to suggest testing ancient Greek theories by practical experiment.
He was bishop of Lincoln from 1235 to his death, attempting to reform morals and clerical discipline, and engaging in controversy with Innocent IV over the pope's finances.
Why is Robert Grosseteste famous?
Robert Grosseteste was a English scholar and bishop.
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