Ishaq al-Mawsili

Ishaq al-Mawsili (767–850) was a linguist, poet and composer.

Also recorded as Ishaq ibn Ibrahim al-Mawsilí; Ishaq ibn Ibrahim al-Mawsili; Abu Muhammad ibn Nadim; Ibn Nadim al-Mawsili; al-Nadīm al-Mawṣilī.

Overview

Born at Ray in 767, died at Baghdad in 850.

In detail

Ziryab and Ibn Khordadbeh are recorded as having studied under Ishaq al-Mawsili. the recorded working language is Arabic.

Sources

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“Ishaq al-Mawsili”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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