Maimonedies

Maimonedies is Born

Oct 19, 1135

Maimonidies is born in Cordoba, Spain to a Jewish family that had lived in Cordoba for a long time. At that time Cordoba was under Muslim control. Jewish residents were allowed to practice therir religion in private.

The Almohads Conquer

Oct 19, 1159

In 1159, the Almohads who were a group of Muslims from the North of Africa took over Cordoba. This group were strict Muslims and did not allow residents of Cordoba to practice their religions. Maimonides and his family did not appreciate this and fled to ironically the North of Africa where the conquerors of his home city were from.

Maimonidies Arrives in Fez, Moocco

Jan 1, 1160

In 1160 Maimonidies arrives in Fez, Morocco after leaving Cordoba after the Almohads captured it. Morocco is a counry in North Africa.

Arrives in Egypt

Jan 1, 1166

In 1166 Maimonidies arrives in Egypt and eventuall settles in Fostat.

Settles in Fostat

Jan 1, 1168

In 1168 Maimonides settles in the town of Fostat in Egypt. He does some of his works there.

Appointed Leader

Jan 1, 1171

Maimonides is appointed Nagid of teh Egyptian-Jewish Community. Nagid means leader or prince. They were religious leaders of certain areas.

Maimonides Writes the Mishneh Torah

Jan 1, 1180

In 1180 wrote the Mishneh Torah which was a compilation of Jewish laws. He also wrote other books on Jewish law.

Maimonides writes the Guide for the Perplexed

Jan 1, 1190

Maimonedies writes The Guide for the Perplexed. It shows that religious faith could be supported by the study of philosophy. That book influenced Muslim and Christians.

Moses Maimonedies Dies

Dec 12, 1204

Maimonides dies in Egypt on December 12, 1204. He lived for about 69 years. Many memorials and tributes have been firected toward this great thinker. He is a great Al-Andalus scholar that will be remembered. A special tomb was made for him.