Moshe ben Maimon
Medieval Jewish philosopher from Spain (1135–1204)
Moshe ben Maimon was born on March 30, 1138 (Julian calendar) in Córdoba and died on December 13, 1204 (Julian calendar) in Cairo, aged 66. Recorded occupations: philosopher, physician writer, rabbi, astronomer, Dayan and writer. Positions held include nagid of Egypt. Fields of work: philosophy, medicine, Torah and Halakha. Notable works include “Mishneh Torah”, “The Guide for the Perplexed”, “Pirush Hamishnayot”, “Epistle to Yemen”, “Sefer Hamitzvot” and “Hakdamot HaRambam”.
- Born
- March 30, 1138 (Julian calendar) · Córdoba
- Died
- December 13, 1204 (Julian calendar) · Cairo
- Age at death
- 66
- Occupations
- philosopher, physician writer, rabbi, astronomer, Dayan, writer
- Positions held
- nagid of Egypt
- Notable works
- Mishneh Torah, The Guide for the Perplexed, Pirush Hamishnayot, Epistle to Yemen, Sefer Hamitzvot, Hakdamot HaRambam
- Wikipedia editions
- 87 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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