Abu Zayd al-Balkhi

Abu Zayd al-Balkhi (850–934) was a geographer, physicist and mathematician.

Overview

Born at Balkh in 850, died at Balkh in 934.

In detail

training under Al-Kindi is recorded. Abu al-Hassan al-Amiri is recorded as having studied under Abu Zayd al-Balkhi. the recorded working language is Arabic.

Sources

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