Aristotle

He was the father of empiricism.
His curiosity led to vast strides in history of philosophy.
Quest for knowledge and open inquiry were his bona fide.
His interest were science, philosophy and human understanding.
Plato was his teacher.
His seat of knowledge was Venice in Greece.
He travelled a lot and debated his opinions with contemporary intellectuals.
He questioned the authenticity of existing beliefs.
His independent thinking sometimes diverted him from his teacher's idealism.
He delved into metaphysics, logics, ethics and politics.
Founded the lyceum in Athens.
Lyceum expanded into teaching, arts, science, physics and philosophy.
He encouraged research and development.
He was the mentor to the young prince Alexander the Great and ended as his wiser council.
His allurance  to knowledge, virtue and philosophy laid the foundation for modern education.