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Conditions of Inclusion: Listed notable scientists will be sorted according to their birth date if known. If not known then by approximation of birth date, which will be made by the editors of IFO (IraqFactsOnline). Included will be those notable scientists either born in Iraq, trained in Iraq, or achieved scientifically while in Iraq. Teaching while in Iraq, per se will not qualify the person for this list. A ‘Notable Scientist’ within this context is defined as he/she who is the discoverer of an important discovery, or has produced an outstanding improvement or invention within any field, except for literature which is in a distinct separate section. This accomplishment(s) must be in an ideal direction which benefits humanity. There are no time frame limitations. |
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240 BC Diogenes of Babylon, also known as Diogenes the Stoic, was a Stoic philosopher, and lived c. 240-152 BC. He was born in Seleucia on the Tigris in Babylonia. He was educated at Athens. More. |
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| 190 BC Seleucus of Seleucia (c. 190 BC-?). Mathematician. Astronomer. Chaldean. Supporter of heliocentric theory (more than 1500 years before Copernicus). As some claim that Copernicus was the originator of this theory. Link. And historically the documented originator was Aristarchus of Samos, who per Archimedes, actually proposed that the earth rotated daily and revolved around the sun. Link. See who excavated Seleucia by clicking on Powerpoint video below. | |
| 864 AD Rhazes (الرازي ), one of the greatest physicians of all time. 864-933 A.D. This doctor completed his medical training in Muqtadiri Hospital, (the main hospital of Baghdad) ... More | |
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