Lifespan of Ibn Sina: Born 980 Died 1037 (jan 1, 980 – jan 1, 1037)
Description:
Islamic philosopher and scientist who wrote a medical encyclopedia that was later translated into Latin. This encyclopedia became a basic medical textbook for medical students in Medieval Europe. Sina pointed out the contagious nature of certain diseases and how diseases could be spread by contaminated water.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 980
jan 1, 1037
~ 57 years