 Sir Brian William Vickers is known for his work on the history of which philosopher who passed away in 1626 ?
Brian Vickers (literary scholar):  He is known for his work on the history of rhetoric, Shakespeare, John Ford, and Francis Bacon. Francis Bacon: Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban, {'1': ", '2': ", '3': ", '4': "} ( ; 22 January 15619 April 1626) was an English philosopher, statesman, scientist, jurist, orator, and author.
Francis Bacon