About Al-Fadl ibn Naubakht
Al-Fadl ibn Naubakht was an Arab librarian, translator and astrologer.
Al-Fazl or Al-Fadl ibn Naubakht, (also written Nowbakht), was an 8th century Persian scholar.
Life Al-Fadl ibn Naubakht was the son of Naubakht, a former Zoroastrian, who had designed the House of Wisdom. He was appointed as a scholar at the court of caliph Harun al-Rashid.
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Who was Al-Fadl ibn Naubakht?
Persian scholar
When did Al-Fadl ibn Naubakht die?
Al-Fadl ibn Naubakht died in 818.
What was Al-Fadl ibn Naubakht's occupation?
Al-Fadl ibn Naubakht was a librarian, translator and astrologer.
What nationality was Al-Fadl ibn Naubakht?
Al-Fadl ibn Naubakht was Arab.
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