On the eve of Passover, 14 Nissan 4895 (1135) (according to other sources, 4898 (1138)) in the Spanish city of Córdoba, a son was born to the family of Rabbi Maimon ben Ovadia, renowned for his learning. Moshe was a gifted boy, and his father taught him Scripture, Talmud, and mathematics. In the year … Rambam, Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon 1135 (Córdoba) – 1204 (Fostat)

