Like many of their later Renaissance counterparts, most Muslim
scientists and thinkers were multidisciplinary, and produced
remarkable works of in many fields. A few of the more famous scholars
include:
Ibn Hayyan (Geber, 738-813) - known as the father of chemistry.
Al-Khawarizmi (Algorizm, 750-850) - invented algebra and was
instrumental in the development of trigonometry, calculus, and the use
of algorithms.
Ibn Firnas (died 888) - developed the mechanics of flight before
DaVinci; he also built a planetarium.
Al-Razi (Rhazes, 864-930) - a great physician who identified and
treated smallpox.
Al-Zahravi (Albucasis, 936-1013) - recognized as the father of modern surgery.
Ibn Sina (Avicenna, 981-1037) - a very well known physician, authored
the "Cannon of Medicine" and the "Book of Healing." His writings were
considered the authority of medicine for over five hundred years.
Al-Idrisi (Dreses, 1099-1166) - made the first world maps that clearly
showed North, Central, and South America.
Ibn Rushd (Averroes, 1128-1198) - a great philosopher, astronomer, and
physician.
Ibn Batuta (1304-1378) - an avid world traveler, writer and
geographer; he visited most of then-known world from Spain, to parts
of Africa, to China.
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