6 moments

1. Birth in Córdoba

   1126-04-14 · Córdoba, Spain

   

   Averroes was born in Córdoba, the city from which his family exercised major legal and religious influence and where he later held judicial office. Coordinates represent central Córdoba; the specific birthplace is not documented.

2. Astronomical observations in Marrakesh

   1153-01-01 · Marrakesh, Morocco

   

   Averroes was in the Almohad capital to make astronomical observations and assist the project to establish new colleges, marking an early documented connection with the Almohad court. The wording "By 1153" supports year-level, not day- or month-level, precision. Coordinates represent central Marrakesh.

3. Appointment as qadi in Seville

   1169-01-01 · Seville, Spain

   

   Averroes entered formal Almohad judicial service as qadi of Seville, while beginning his major Aristotelian commentary project. The office establishes service in Seville, but the precise court or residence is not documented; coordinates represent central Seville.

4. Judicial office in Córdoba

   1171-01-01 · Córdoba, Spain

   

   Averroes became qadi in his hometown of Córdoba, continuing the judicial tradition of his family while maintaining his scholarly work. The precise judicial venue is not documented; coordinates represent central Córdoba.

5. Second appointment as qadi in Seville

   1179-01-01 · Seville, Spain

   

   Averroes was again appointed qadi in Seville, a renewed judicial posting during the period in which many of his works were dated there. The exact court location is not documented; coordinates represent central Seville.

6. Court physician at Marrakesh

   1182-01-01 · Marrakesh, Morocco

   

   Averroes became physician to Caliph Abu Ya'qub Yusuf at the Marrakesh court, combining medical service with his high-standing intellectual and legal career. Coordinates represent central Marrakesh; the specific Almohad court site is not identified in the quoted source.