Alchabitius was an
astrologer from Arabia who lived in the tenth century and was recognized in
Europe by his Latin name.
His astrology dissertation was well-received, and it was
translated into Latin and issued in 1473.
Other versions have subsequently emerged, the finest of
which being Venice's Alchabitius con commento (1503), which was translated by
John of Seville.
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