The Life of Rambam Timeline by

1135: Birth in Córdoba, Spain

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Moses Maimonides, or Rambam, was born in Córdoba, Spain. His dad was a clever rabbi and judge. Little Moses was super smart and loved learning about Jewish ideas and philosophy as a kid.

1148: Family Flees Spain

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When Rambam was 13, he and his family had to leave Spain because of religious trouble. They wanted them to change their religion. The family went on a long journey to find a safe home.

1160: Settles in Fez, Morocco

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The family settled in Fez, Morocco, for a while. Rambam continued learning a lot about Jewish laws and medicine from smart teachers there, and even started forming his own ideas!

1165: Moves to Egypt

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His family had to leave again, and in Egypt, they found a cozy Jewish community to live in. This place became his forever home, where he became a key leader and helper to everyone.

1168: Becomes a Doctor

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Rambam became a doctor to help his family after his brother’s boat accident. His brother David was a merchant. He traveled by ship to trade in jewels, but the ship sank.

Rambam was such a good doctor that the Sultan of Egypt asked for Rambam's help!

1177: Completes the Mishneh Torah

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Rambam wrote a very important book called the Mishneh Torah, which made Jewish laws easy to understand for everyone. It took him 10 years to write this book!

1180: Becomes Head of Egyptian Jewish Community

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Rambam became the head of the Jewish community in Egypt. He solved problems, answered big questions, and took care of everyone. Everyone admired his wisdom.

1190: Writes the Guide for the Perplexed

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Rambam wrote another famous book, 'Guide for the Perplexed,' which explained how Jewish beliefs and science can be friends.

1190s: Famous Medical Writings

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In the 1190s, Rambam wrote books on how to stay healthy and treat illness. His medical advice was respected by doctors everywhere.

1204: Death and Legacy

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Rambam passed away in Egypt at 69. People from different beliefs were sad because he touched many. His teachings still inspire people around the world.

Today: Rambam's Continuing Influence

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Even after almost 800 years, people love studying Rambam’s teachings. You can find places named after him because he inspires everyone to use both their heart and brain.