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Abu Muqri Mohammed al Battiwi

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Name
  
Abu Mohammed


Role
  
Astronomer

Abu Muqri (or Miqra) Mohammed ibn Ali al-Battiwi (fl. 1331) was a Moroccan astronomer who wrote a poem (urzaja) on the calendar, astronomy and the determination of the hours of prayer. It has been commented upon by o.a. Abd al-Rahman al-Jadiri (1375–1416) and Al-Qalasadi (1412–1487). He was a native of the Rif region.

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Abu Muqri Mohammed al-Battiwi Wikipedia


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