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In 1266, at the invitation of his friend Pope Clement IV, he began his Opus majus/Great Work, a compendium of all branches of knowledge. In 1268 he sent this with his Opus minus/Lesser Work and other writings to the pope. In 1277 Bacon was condemned and imprisoned by the Christian church for certain novelties (heresy) and not released until 1292.
Orange stands for bravery. White symbolizes peace. The blue field represents the Pacific Ocean. Effective date: 1 May 1979.
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