Ibn Miskawayh

Persian philosopher and historian ( 932–1030)
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Ibn Miskawayh

Summary

Ibn Miskawayh is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ray[2]. He was born on January 1, 932[3]. He passed away in Isfahan[4]. He died on January 1, 1030[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], poet[7], historian[8], politician[9], and alchemist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ray[2], Ibn Miskawayh…
  • Ibn Miskawayh passed away in Isfahan[4].
  • Ibn Miskawayh was born on January 1, 932[3].
  • Ibn Miskawayh died on January 1, 1030[5].
  • Ibn Miskawayh held citizenship in Buyid dynasty[12].
  • Ibn Miskawayh worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Ibn Miskawayh's professions included poet[7].
  • Ibn Miskawayh's professions included historian[8].
  • Ibn Miskawayh's professions included politician[9].
  • Ibn Miskawayh's professions included alchemist[10].
  • Ibn Miskawayh's professions included pharmacologist[13].
  • Ibn Miskawayh's field of work was theology[14].
  • Ibn Miskawayh's field of work was poetry[15].
  • Ibn Miskawayh's field of work was philosophy[16].
  • Ibn Miskawayh's field of work was history[17].
  • Ibn Miskawayh's field of work was ethics[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Ibn Miskawayh is Tajārib Al-Umam Wa-Taʻāqub Al-Himam[19].
  • Ibn Miskawayh's religion is recorded as Islam[20].
  • Ibn Miskawayh's religion is recorded as Shia Islam[21].
  • Ibn Miskawayh was influenced by Al-Kindi[22].
  • Ibn Miskawayh is recorded as male[23].
  • Ibn Miskawayh's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Ibn Miskawayh's given name is recorded as Ahmad[25].
  • Ibn Miskawayh's topic's main category is recorded as Q60602385[26].
  • Ibn Miskawayh studied under Yahya ibn Adi[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ibn Miskawayh was born in Ray[2]. He was born on January 1, 932[3].

Education

Ibn Miskawayh studied under Yahya ibn Adi[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], poet[7], historian[8], politician[9], alchemist[10], and pharmacologist[13]. Fields of work include theology[14], an academic discipline[28]; poetry[15], a literary form[29]; philosophy[16], an academic discipline[30]; history[17]; and ethics[18], a branch of philosophy[31].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ibn Miskawayh is Tajārib Al-Umam Wa-Taʻāqub Al-Himam[19].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Islam[20], a major religious group[32], founded in 0631[33] and Shia Islam[21], an Islamic denomination[34].

Death and Burial

Ibn Miskawayh died on January 1, 1030[5]. He died in Isfahan[4].

Why It Matters

Ibn Miskawayh ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

Works attributed to him include Tajārib Al-Umam Wa-Taʻāqub Al-Himam[37], a written work[38].

FAQs

Where was Ibn Miskawayh born?

Ibn Miskawayh's place of birth was Ray[2].

Where did Ibn Miskawayh die?

Ibn Miskawayh died in Isfahan[4].

What did Ibn Miskawayh do for work?

Ibn Miskawayh worked as philosopher[6], poet[7], historian[8], politician[9], and alchemist[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Encyclopædia Iranica. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Encyclopædia Iranica. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Encyclopædia Iranica. wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Encyclopædia Iranica. wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Encyclopædia Iranica. wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Encyclopædia Iranica. wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . Encyclopædia Iranica. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . Q5924457. shiaonlinelibrary.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Influenced by Al-Kindi
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