Rambam

Life of the Rambam

  • Jan 1, 1135

    Rambam born in Cordova, Spain

    Rambam born in Cordova, Spain
  • Period: Jan 1, 1135 to Jan 1, 1204

    Life of the Rambam

  • Jan 1, 1148

    Rambam & Family leave Spain

  • Jan 1, 1166

    Rambam begins to compose his commentary on the Mishnah

  • Jan 1, 1168

    Rambam settles in Cairo with his family

  • Jan 1, 1171

    Rambam is appointed Nagid of Jewish community in Egypt

  • Jan 1, 1174

    Rambam's medical career begins

  • Jan 1, 1180

    Rambam publishes the Mishnah Torah

  • Jan 1, 1190

    Rambam publishes Moreh Nevuchim

  • Dec 12, 1204

    Rambam dies in Fustat, Egypt