Saladin's Court Physician: The Doctor Who Saved a Sultan

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This episode explores the life and work of Abd al-Latif al-Baghdadi, a renowned physician and philosopher who served in Saladin's court. We discuss his medical observations, his critique of ancient authorities like Galen, his account of the 1201 Cairo earthquake, and his relationship with Saladin and his successors. Learn how al-Baghdadi's practical approach to medicine and his eyewitness reports offer a unique window into Ayyubid-era science and society. #Saladin #Abd al-Latif al-Baghdadi #Ayyubid #MedievalMedicine #IslamicGoldenAge #Cairo #Galen #1201Earthquake #Kitab al-Ifada #Physician #Sultan #HistoryOfMedicine #MiddleEast #Crusades #12thCentury #13thCentury #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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