About Mūsā ibn Shākir
Lived 750 – 815 (aged 64–65). Mūsā ibn Shākir was an Arab mathematician, astronomer, highwayman and mechanical engineer.
Mūsā ibn Shākir was the father of the three Banū Mūsā ("Sons of Musa") brothers, the renowned 9th-century scholars of Baghdad. Earlier in life, he had been a highwayman and astronomer in Khorasan and was a Persian. After befriending al-Maʾmūn, who was then a governor of Khorasan and staying in Marw, Musa was employed as an astrologer and astronomer. When he died, he left his three sons in the custody of Al-Ma'mun.
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Who was Mūsā ibn Shākir?
Iranian mathematician and astronomer
When was Mūsā ibn Shākir born?
Mūsā ibn Shākir was born in 750 in Khorasan.
When did Mūsā ibn Shākir die?
Mūsā ibn Shākir died in 815.
What was Mūsā ibn Shākir's occupation?
Mūsā ibn Shākir was a mathematician, astronomer, highwayman and mechanical engineer.
What nationality was Mūsā ibn Shākir?
Mūsā ibn Shākir was Arab.
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