Ziryab

Ziryab (777–857) was a musician, geographer and poet.

Also recorded as Ziryâb; Zaryab; Abu al-Hasan 'Ali Ibn Nafi'; Zeryab; Mirlo.

Overview

Born at Mosul in 777, died at Córdoba in 857.

In detail

training under Ishaq al-Mawsili is recorded. the recorded working language is Arabic.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

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    “Ziryab”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1267054: Ziryab

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