Ibn Hayyan
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Al-Andalus Arab historian
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(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Abū Marwān Ḥayyān ibn Khalaf ibn Ḥusayn ibn Ḥayyān al-Qurṭubī , usually known as Ibn Hayyan, was a Berber Muslim historian from Al-Andalus. Born at Córdoba, his father was an important official at the court of the Andalusian ruler al-Mansur, and published several works on history which have only survived in part. His books constitute one of the most important sources for the study of the Andalusianian history, especially the history of Córdoba, and the kings of the taifas. His work also provides an early reference to Viking raiders, called Majus by him.
