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Ibn Bajjah (Avempace)

Type Figure Region Al-Andalus Time 1095–1138 Also known as Ibn Bajjah、Ben Bajja

Andalusian philosopher, astronomer, musician, and physician, known in Latin as Avempace.

Timeline

  1. 1095–1110Zaragoza · AragonBorn in Zaragoza, he received training there in mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and philosophy, and began writing independently.
  2. c. 1110–1130Seville · SevilleHe served local rulers in Seville as minister and scholar, writing philosophical and political treatises and conducting astronomical observations.
  3. c. 1130–1138Fez · MoroccoSummoned to Fez to serve the Almohad ruler, he continued his philosophical writings until his death.

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