Abraham ben Moses ben Maimon

Abraham ben Moses ben Maimon (1186–1237) was an Egyptian physician, rabbi and writer.

Also recorded as Abraham Maimonides; Avraham ben haRambam; Avraham ben Moshe ben Maimon; Abraham Maimonides I; Avraham Maimuni; Avraham ben ha-Rambam.

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Overview

Born at El-Fustat in 1186, died in 1237.

In detail

the recorded working language is Judeo-Arabic, Hebrew and Arabic.

The field of work recorded is medicine, Classic Rabbinic literature and Jewish philosophy.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Cairo, Egypt and North Africa. Positions recorded include nagid of Egypt.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Abraham Maimonides”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2874503: Abraham ben Moses ben Maimon

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