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Avicenna
Persian polymath, physician and philosopher (c. 980–1037).
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Avicenna was a Persian polymath, physician and philosopher. Born on 980 in Afshona, Avicenna died on 18 June 1037 in Hamadan.
Positions held include vizier (1024–1037). Notable works include Canon of Medicine, The Book of Healing and Al-isharat wa al-tanbihat.
With a Wikipedia article in 193 languages, Avicenna is No. 2,782 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 980, Afshona
- Died
- 18 June 1037, Hamadan
- Known as
- Philosopher, poet, astronomer
- Field
- Science
- Languages
- Arabic, Persian
- Wikipedia editions
- 193
Did you know
44
Was 44 when first vizier (1024).
57
Lived to 57.
193
Has a Wikipedia article in 193 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1024–1037Vizier
Notable works
Notable works
- Canon of Medicine
- The Book of Healing
- Al-isharat wa al-tanbihat
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