Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi (ar-Razi, Rhazes), c. 865 AD - c. 930 AD. Persian Islamic philosopher and scientist of the medieval period. His medical accomplishments, which include the first clear definition of smallpox, make him an important figure in medical history. 1. Columbia Encyclopedia: Rhazes - Concise entry from the 2001 edition. 2. Islamic Culture and the Medical Arts: Al-Razi, the Clinician - Part of an exhibit at the US National Library of Medicine. Includes images of some pages from his works. 3. Muslim Philosophy: Al-Razi - Article on his varied career, including bibliography. 4. Rhazes - Short article on his life and legacy. 5. Rhazes and Pharmacy - Article by Michael A. Flannery on this aspect of al-Raxi's legacy. 6. Razi Commemoration Day - Article reviewing various aspects of his legacy. 7. Rhazes: The Thinking Western Physician - Article by G. Stolyarov II, published on the Objective Medicine page. 8. Wikipedia: Abu_Bakr_Mohammad_Ibn_Zakariya_al-Razi - Detailed article with links.

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