Jaber Ibn Hayyan
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Jabir ibn Hayyan (c. 721–c. 815 CE), known as Geber, was an influential polymath, alchemist, and chemist during the Islamic Golden Age. Born in Tus, Iran, his experimental techniques and writings advanced the fields of alchemy and chemistry. His works, collected as the Jabirian corpus, laid the foundation for modern chemistry and influenced European alchemy. Despite much about his life remaining mysterious, Jabir's contributions continue to inspire scientists and scholars worldwide.
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