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Jabir ibn Hayyan

Associated with laboratory traditions, classification, and early chemical literature.

2nd century AH / 8th century CEKufaAlchemical authorial figure

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Jabir ibn Hayyan Alchemical authorial figure

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Jabir ibn Hayyan is presented as alchemical authorial figure associated with Kufa. The working chronology for this record is 2nd century AH / 8th century CE. Associated with laboratory traditions, classification, and early chemical literature.

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2nd century AH / 8th century CE

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