William of Moerbeke

William of Moerbeke, O.P., was a prolific medieval translator of philosophical, medical, and scientific texts from Greek into Latin, enabled by the period of Latin rule of the Byzantine Empire.

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Who was born first?

• William of Moerbeke was born 2 years after Fakhr-al-Din Iraqi
• William of Moerbeke was born 2 years before Henry of Ghent
• William of Moerbeke was born 5 years before Brunetto Latini
• William of Moerbeke was born 6 years before Bonaventure
• William of Moerbeke was born 7 years before Nichiren

Timeline

1. Fakhr-al-Din Iraqicirca 1213 – 1289
2. William of Moerbeke (this page)1215–1286
3. Henry of Ghent1217–1293
4. Brunetto Latinicirca 1220 – 1294
5. Bonaventure1221 – July 15, 1274
6. NichirenFebruary 16, 1222 – November 14, 1282

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