Rhazes
Persian polymath and physician
Born
August 27th, 865
1159 years ago
Died
October 15th, 925
1099 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Persia
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A Persian polymath contributed significantly to various fields including medicine, chemistry, and philosophy. Authored numerous influential texts, with notable works in medical science. Made pivotal contributions to the understanding of infectious diseases and is credited with distinguishing between measles and smallpox. Emphasized empirical methods in medicine and advocated for scientific experimentation. Left a lasting legacy through writings such as 'Kitab al-Mansuri' and 'Kitab al-Hawi', which were used as standard medical references for centuries.
Authored 'Kitab al-Hawi', a comprehensive medical encyclopedia
Distinguished between measles and smallpox in medical literature
Emphasized the importance of empirical observation in medicine
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