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Gerard of Cremona – the medieval scholar who transformed Western science
Gerard of Cremona was a 12th-century Italian scholar who translated dozens of Arabic scientific texts into Latin, including works by Ptolemy and Avicenna. His translations played a crucial role in transmitting scientific knowledge from the Islamic world to medieval Europe. The Wikipedia article attracted attention on Hacker News.
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