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Aaron of Alexandria

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Died
  
641 AD, Alexandria, Egypt

Aaron of Alexandria was a physician active in the 7th century. His works were translated into Arabic and Syriac, and were used later by al-Razi.

Life and works

Aaron wrote 30 books on medicine, the "Pandects". He was the first medical author in antiquity who mentioned the diseases of small pox and measles.

References

Aaron of Alexandria Wikipedia


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