About Abu ul-Ala Shirazi
Abu ul-Ala Shirazi was an Iranian physician, known for Malaria.
Abu ul-Ala Shirazi (died 1001) lived around the 10th century at the court of the Buyid emir 'Adud al-Dawla. He found that arsenic could cure malaria.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Abu ul-Ala Shirazi?
Medieval Persian physician
When was Abu ul-Ala Shirazi born?
Abu ul-Ala Shirazi was born in Shiraz.
When did Abu ul-Ala Shirazi die?
Abu ul-Ala Shirazi died in 1001.
What was Abu ul-Ala Shirazi's occupation?
Abu ul-Ala Shirazi was a physician.
What was Abu ul-Ala Shirazi known for?
Abu ul-Ala Shirazi was known for Malaria.
What nationality was Abu ul-Ala Shirazi?
Abu ul-Ala Shirazi was Iranian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Abu ul-Ala Shirazi
· DBpedia: Abu ul-Ala Shirazi
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Abu ul-Ala Shirazi. https://biography.guide/abu-ul-ala-shirazi/
MLA: "Abu ul-Ala Shirazi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/abu-ul-ala-shirazi/.
Chicago: "Abu ul-Ala Shirazi." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/abu-ul-ala-shirazi/.
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