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Ibn Ghazi al-Fasi
Meknes, Morocco
Archival Overview
Distinguished Moroccan polymath, mathematician, and historian who served as chief Imam of al-Qarawiyyin and wrote foundational mathematical treatises and the first comprehensive history of Meknes.
Biographical Record
Abu Abdallah Muhammad ibn Ahmad ibn Ghazi was born in Meknes and studied at the University of al-Qarawiyyin in Fez. Mastering mathematics, philology, and jurisprudence, he was appointed head professor of mathematics and Imam of the Grand Mosque of al-Qarawiyyin.
Ibn Ghazi authored 'Munyat al-Hussab', a pioneering treatise explaining arithmetic algorithms and algebraic methods, along with 'Al-Rawd al-Hatoon', the earliest major historical and topographic chronicle of Meknes. He personally accompanied Moroccan armies defending Asilah against Portuguese incursions.
Key Life Milestones
Publication of Munyat al-Hussab
Penned the standard mathematical textbook on practical arithmetic and algebraic calculation in the Maghreb.
Publication of Munyat al-Hussab
Penned the standard mathematical textbook on practical arithmetic and algebraic calculation in the Maghreb.
Publication of Munyat al-Hussab
Penned the standard mathematical textbook on practical arithmetic and algebraic calculation in the Maghreb.
Imamate of al-Qarawiyyin
Elevated to chief prayer leader and professor of sciences at the oldest university in the world.
Imamate of al-Qarawiyyin
Elevated to chief prayer leader and professor of sciences at the oldest university in the world.
Imamate of al-Qarawiyyin
Elevated to chief prayer leader and professor of sciences at the oldest university in the world.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialFez, Morocco