Medieval Jewish philosopher from Spain (1135–1204). Moshe ben Maimon was born around 1138 in what is now Spain. Moshe ben Maimon is remembered as a philosopher, physician writer and rabbi. Notable works include “Mishneh Torah”, “The Guide for the Perplexed” and “Pirush Hamishnayot”. Positions held included nagid of Egypt.
Before and after
- 4 December 1131Death of Omar Khayyám
- from 1132 to 1539Origins of Fountains Abbey
- from 1136 to 1478Novgorod Republic
- 1137Construction of St. Stephen's Cathedral
- c. 1138Birth of Moshe ben Maimon
- 1138Birth of Saladin
- from 28 April 1138 to 21 May 1138Siege of Shaizar
- from 25 July 1139 to 5 October 1910Kingdom of Portugal
- from 1140 to 1530Gothic art
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