Gerardo of Cremona
Italian translator and astrologer (c.1114 – 1187)
1114 — 1187
Quick Facts
Profession
Italian translator and astrologer (c.1114 – 1187)
Born
January 1, 1114
Died
1187 (age ~73)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, translator, astronomer
Kingdom of ItalyBorn in CremonaDied in Toledo
1114
Born in Cremona (1114-01-01)
1187
Died in Toledo
About
Gerard of Cremona was an Italian translator of scientific books from Arabic into Latin. He worked in Toledo, Kingdom of Castile and obtained the Arabic books in the libraries at Toledo. Some of the books had been originally written in Greek and, although well known in Byzantine Constantinople and Greece at the time, were unavailable in Greek or Latin in Western Europe. Gerard of Cremona is the most important translator among the Toledo School of Translators who invigorated Western medieval Europe in the twelfth century by transmitting the Arabs' and ancient Greeks' knowledge in astronomy, medicine and other sciences, by making the knowledge available in Latin. One of Gerard's most famous translations is of Ptolemy's Almagest from Arabic texts found in Toledo.
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Who is Gerardo of Cremona?+
Gerard of Cremona was an Italian translator of scientific books from Arabic into Latin. He worked in Toledo, Kingdom of Castile and obtained the Arabic books in the libraries at Toledo. Some of the books had been originally written in Greek and, although well known in Byzantine Constantinople and Gr
What does the name Gerardo mean?+
The name Gerardo means "a male given name". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Gerardo of Cremona born?+
Gerardo of Cremona was born on January 1, 1114.
When did Gerardo of Cremona die?+
Gerardo of Cremona died in 1187, at approximately 73 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name
The name Gerardo is of Spanish origin, meaning "a male given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gerardo — January 1, 1114
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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