Muslim Arab philosopher, mathematician and physician (c.801–873). Al-Kindi was born in 801 CE in what is now Iraq. Al-Kindi is remembered as a philosopher, mathematician and cryptologist, a citizen of the Abbasid Caliphate. Notable works include “De gradibus”, “On the Definitions and Descriptions of Things” and “On the Intellect”.
Before and after
- from 800 CE to 1540Muisca Confederations
- from 8th century to 10th centuryCarolingian art
- from 800 CE to 1258Islamic Golden Age
- 8th centuryOrigins of Pattadakal Group of Monuments
- 801 CEBirth of Al-Kindi
- 9th centuryConstruction of Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
- 9th centuryConstruction of Vézelay Abbey
- 9th centuryConstruction of Princely Abbey of Corvey
- 9th centuryConstruction of Aachen Cathedral
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