About Joseph of Spain
Lived 850 – 999. Joseph of Spain was an explorer and mathematician.
Joseph of Spain was a Jewish mathematician of the ninth and tenth centuries CE and may have been a Radhanite. It is unknown if he was the "Joseph of Spain" who authored numerous mathematical treatises in use in Europe in medieval times.
Abraham ibn Daud and other sources credit Joseph with bringing the so-called "Arabic numerals" from India to Europe.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joseph of Spain?
Spanish explorer and mathematician
When was Joseph of Spain born?
Joseph of Spain was born in 850.
When did Joseph of Spain die?
Joseph of Spain died in 999.
What was Joseph of Spain's occupation?
Joseph of Spain was an explorer and mathematician.
What nationality was Joseph of Spain?
Joseph of Spain's recorded nationality: Emirate of Córdoba.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joseph of Spain. https://biography.guide/joseph-of-spain/
MLA: "Joseph of Spain." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joseph-of-spain/.
Chicago: "Joseph of Spain." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joseph-of-spain/.
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