Sahl ibn Bishr
9th century Syriac astronomer and mathematician (c. 786 - c. 845)
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Summary
Sahl ibn Bishr was born on 786[1] in Amol[2]. He died on 845[3]. He worked as an astronomer[4], mathematician[5], astrologer[6], writer[7], and physician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (160 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of death: 850[10]
- Child: Ali ibn Sahl Rabban al-Tabari[11]
- Country of citizenship: Abbasid Caliphate[12]
- Field of work: astronomy[13], mathematics[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Given name: سهل (اسم)[16]
- Floruit: 900[17]
- Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[18], al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[20]
- Name in native language: سهل بن بشر بن حبيب بن هاني[21]
- Writing language: Arabic[22]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[23]
Why It Matters
Sahl ibn Bishr has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Sahl ibn Bishr born?
Sahl ibn Bishr was born in Amol[2].
What did Sahl ibn Bishr do for work?
Sahl ibn Bishr worked as an astronomer[4], mathematician[5], astrologer[6], writer[7], and physician[8].