Ibn al-Quff
author of the earliest medieval Arabic treatise intended solely for surgeons.
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Summary
Ibn al-Quff was born on August 20, 1233[1], in Al-Karak[2]. He died on 1286[3] in Damascus[4]. He worked as a physician[5] and surgeon[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Karak Governorate[8], Jordan[9]
- Date of birth: January 1, 1233[10], 1233[11]
- Date of death: 1286[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Given name: Yakub[14]
- Described by source: al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)[15]
- Name in native language: يعقوب بن إسحاق[16]
Why It Matters
Ibn al-Quff is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]
FAQs
Where was Ibn al-Quff born?
Ibn al-Quff was born in Al-Karak[2].
Where did Ibn al-Quff die?
Ibn al-Quff passed away in Damascus[4].