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Ibn Tufayl

Known for philosophical fiction, medicine, and courtly intellectual circles.

c. 500-581 AH / c. 1105-1185 CEGuadix and MarrakeshPhilosopher and physician

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Ibn Tufayl Philosopher and physician

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Ibn Tufayl is presented as philosopher and physician associated with Guadix and Marrakesh. The working chronology for this record is c. 500-581 AH / c. 1105-1185 CE. Known for philosophical fiction, medicine, and courtly intellectual circles.

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c. 500-581 AH / c. 1105-1185 CE

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