British History Quiz

How well do you know British history?

Questions are totally random - there's no pass or fail here, no high score to achieve. This isn't a school classroom, just a bit of fun if you enjoy history! Some questions are easy, some are more challenging. Includes questions on all of the UK.

Question:

This writer, politician, and philosopher is best known for 'Novum Organum', and his 'Essays', published in 1597 and 1625

Clue

He was the main prosecutor at the trial of the 2nd Earl of Essex, his former patron

Another clue

He served as Lord Chancellor until he was impeached for corruption in 1621



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