This Day in History: 1126-04-14

(14 April) Noted Muslim Andalusian jurist, scholar, philosopher, theologian, and a true polymath, Ibn Rushd (know in the West as Averroes) was born in Córdoba, Al-Andalus (present-day Spain). Ibn Rushd is known for his genuine contributions to philosophy, science, mathematics, medicine, law, geography, astronomy etc.