Jaghmini
Jaghmini (also known as Muhammad ibn Muhammad ibn Mahmud al-Jaghmini al-Khwarizmi) was a prominent Persian physician and astronomer who lived during the 14th century. He is best known for his work in the field of medicine and astronomy, and his contributions to these fields have had a significant impact on the development of science in the Islamic Golden Age.
Life and Career[edit | edit source]
Jaghmini was born in Khwarazm, a region located in present-day Uzbekistan. Little is known about his early life, but it is believed that he received his education in Khwarazm and later moved to Samarkand to further his studies. He spent most of his career in Samarkand, where he wrote his most famous works and made his most significant contributions to medicine and astronomy.
Contributions to Medicine[edit | edit source]
Jaghmini is best known for his work in medicine. His most famous work is the Qanuncheh, a concise summary of Ibn Sina's The Canon of Medicine. The Qanuncheh was widely used as a medical textbook in the Islamic world and was later translated into several languages, including Latin and Hebrew. It covers a wide range of topics, including anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology, and is considered one of the most important works in the history of Islamic medicine.
Contributions to Astronomy[edit | edit source]
In addition to his work in medicine, Jaghmini also made significant contributions to astronomy. He wrote a commentary on the Almagest, the most important astronomical text of the Ancient Greek world, and his work was highly influential in the development of Islamic astronomy.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Jaghmini's contributions to medicine and astronomy have had a lasting impact on the development of science in the Islamic world. His works were widely read and studied, and they continue to be used as important sources of information on the history of Islamic science.
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