People Who Died in 833
Al-Ma'mun
Abbasid caliph and scholar
Born
September 14th, 768 1256 years ago
Died
August 9th, 833 1191 years ago — 64 years old
Served as the seventh Abbasid caliph from 813 to 833. Ruled during a period marked by cultural and scientific advancements. Established the Bayt al-Hikma, or House of Wisdom, in Baghdad, which became a leading center for knowledge and learning. Patronized scholars and poets, facilitating the translation of Greek and Persian works into Arabic. His reign saw significant developments in mathematics, astronomy, and medicine, contributing to the Islamic Golden Age.
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