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EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 8 MIN

Saladin's Physician: The Doctor Who Treated a Sultan

from Saladin: The Muslim Leader Who Defeated Crusaders — Fexingo History · host Fexingo

Saladin's conquests are legendary, but who kept the sultan healthy enough to lead? This episode explores the life of Ibn Jumay, a prominent physician in Saladin's court. We discuss how Islamic medicine in the 12th century blended Galenic theory with practical surgery, and how physicians like Ibn Jumay managed the health of armies on campaign. The conversation touches on the famous story of Saladin falling ill during the Third Crusade, the role of hospitals (bimaristans) in the Ayyubid realm, and the ethical dilemmas faced by a doctor serving a warrior-king. Learn how Saladin's physician navigated politics, plague, and the stress of war—all while practicing medicine in a world where religion and science intertwined. #Saladin #IbnJumay #IslamicMedicine #Ayyubid #Bimaristan #MedievalHealth #Crusades #ThirdCrusade #Hospitals #Galen #HistoryOfMedicine #Sultan #Physician #12thCentury #MiddleEast #History #FexingoHistory #MedievalHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

Saladin's conquests are legendary, but who kept the sultan healthy enough to lead? This episode explores the life of Ibn Jumay, a prominent physician in Saladin's court. We discuss how Islamic medicine in the 12th century blended Galenic theory with practical surgery, and how physicians like Ibn Jumay managed the health of armies on campaign. The conversation touches on the famous story of Saladin falling ill during the Third Crusade, the role of hospitals (bimaristans) in the Ayyubid realm, and the ethical dilemmas faced by a doctor serving a warrior-king. Learn how Saladin's physician navigated politics, plague, and the stress of war—all while practicing medicine in a world where religion and science intertwined. #Saladin #IbnJumay #IslamicMedicine #Ayyubid #Bimaristan #MedievalHealth #Crusades #ThirdCrusade #Hospitals #Galen #HistoryOfMedicine #Sultan #Physician #12thCentury #MiddleEast #History #FexingoHistory #MedievalHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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