Ibn al-Nafis vs Sundiata Keita
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Compare the life timelines of Ibn al-Nafis (1213–1288) and Sundiata Keita (1217–1255) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 38 years, from 1217 to 1255.
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Ibn al-Nafis (1213–1288)
- — Born near Damascus Verified
- — Studied medicine at the Nuri hospital in Damascus Verified
- — Moved to Cairo Verified
- — Practiced and taught at the Nasiri hospital in Cairo Verified
- — Described the pulmonary circulation of the blood Verified
- — Worked on the vast medical encyclopedia al-Shamil fi al-Tibb Verified
- — Served as chief physician of Egypt Verified
- — Wrote the philosophical novel Theologus Autodidactus Verified
- — Bequeathed his house and library to the Mansuri hospital Verified
- — Died in Cairo Verified
Sundiata Keita (1217–1255)
- — Born in the Manding region of West Africa
- — Overcame a childhood disability, according to the Epic of Sundiata
- — Went into exile with his mother and siblings
- — Returned from exile to lead the Manding resistance against the Sosso
- — Defeated Sumanguru Kante at the Battle of Kirina Verified
- — Founded the Mali Empire and took the title of mansa Verified
- — Traditionally credited with proclaiming the Kouroukan Fouga charter
- — Expanded Mali's control over the Niger valley and goldfields Verified
- — Died in circumstances that remain uncertain