Avenzoar

Avenzoar or his full name Abu Merwan Abdal Malik ibn Zuhr was an Arabian physician of the 12th century, born at Seville, in Spain where his father practiced medicine.

He became imminent in his profession, travelled much and passed through many adventures, among which was a long imprisonment at Seville.

The large estate he inherited from his ancestor placed him above the necessity of practicing for gain; he therefore took no fees form the poor, or form artificers, though he did not refuse the presents of the rich and powerful.

From certain of his works showed that he practiced both surgery and pharmacy, as well as medicine.

Avenzoar wrote a widely acclaimed text on tumors, abscesses and therapeutics while serving as a court physician to both the Almoravid and Almohad courts.

His death occurred at the age of 92 in 1162.
Avenzoar