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Moses Maimonides (1135-1204)

Moses Maimonides (also known as Moses ben Maimon and Rambam) was a Spanish-born Jewish rabbi, philosopher, physician, and astronomer who lived in the 12th century. He is considered one of the most influential figures in Jewish history, and is best known for his philosophical works, such as the "Mishnah Torah" and "The Guide for the Perplexed".

Maimonides was born in Cordoba, Spain in 1135. In 1165, he left Cordoba for Fez, Morocco, where he lived for some time before eventually settling in Fostat, Cairo. He was a rabbi, author, physician to the royal family, astronomer, and head of the Jewish community from 1177.

Maimonides is most famous for his philosophical works, but he also wrote extensively on the Jewish calendar, the Mishnah and Talmud, Judaism and faith, the nature of God, Jewish ethics, responsa, and Jewish philosophy. In his works of medicine, he stressed preventive medicine, diet therapy, and care for convalescents. He wrote primarily in Arabic, but also in Hebrew.

Maimonides died in Cairo on December 13, 1204, and is buried in Tiberias. He is known by many other names, including "Moses Maimonides", "Rabbi Moshe Ben Maimon", "Rambam", "Ha-Rambam", "Ram Bam", "The Maimoides", "Mooses Maimonides", "Moise Maïmonide", "Moses ben Maimon", "Moses BenMaimon", "Rabbi Moses Ben Maimon", and "Moses, 1135-1204".

Maimonides' influence on Jewish and world history is undeniable, and he is remembered for his contributions to philosophy and medicine as well as for his leadership in the Jewish community.

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