The 13th century was a period of significant mathematical development, particularly in Europe and the Islamic world. Here are some key mathematicians and contributions from that time: 1. **Leonardo of Pisa (Fibonacci)**: Although he was born in the late 12th century (c.
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Ibn al-Ha'im al-Ishbili, also known as Abu Muhammad al-Ha'im al-Ishbili, was a notable figure in the field of medicine and pharmacy during the medieval period, particularly in the Islamic Golden Age. He is primarily recognized for his contributions to pharmacology and his work on medical texts.
Johannes de Sacrobosco, also known as John of Holywood, was a medieval scholar and mathematician, best known for his work on mathematics and astronomy. He was likely born around 1195 and died around 1256. Sacrobosco is often associated with the University of Paris, where he taught and wrote.
Judah ben Solomon ha-Kohen, also known by the name Judah ha-Kohen or simply Judah ben Solomon, was a notable figure in Jewish history, particularly recognized for his contributions in the fields of philosophy, poetry, and religious leadership during the medieval period. He lived in the late 12th and early 13th centuries, and is often associated with the Jewish communities in Spain.
Muhyi al-Din al-Maghribi, often referred to simply as al-Maghribi, was a notable Islamic scholar and polymath from the medieval period, particularly associated with the field of mathematics and astronomy. His full name is more typically given as Muhyi al-Din Abu Abdullah al-Maghribi. He is particularly known for his contributions to the development of trigonometry and for his works in mathematics that bridge the Islamic and European scholarly traditions.
Ramon Llull (c. 1232–1315) was a significant philosopher, logician, and missionary from the Mediterranean island of Mallorca, which was then part of the Kingdom of Majorca. He is often considered one of the earliest proponents of logic and a pioneer of computational systems.
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