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By Melissa Snell, About.com Guide to Medieval History since 1997

Doctor Mirabilis

Monday November 24, 2003
Centuries ahead of his time, Roger Bacon took empirical approaches to scientific study that would have a significant influence on future scientists. He devoted his life to the pursuit and dissemination of knowledge, and for his passion for teaching he became known as Doctor Mirabilis - "Wonderful Teacher."

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