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“The Renaissance of Europe did not take place in the 15th century. Rather it began when Europe learned from the culture of the Arabs. The cradle of European awakening is not Italy. It is the Muslim Spain.”

Quote by Robert Briffault

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Robert Briffault
Robert Briffault

Robert Briffault (1876-1948) was an outstanding surgeon whose contributions to the field of medicine, particularly in anatomy and physiology, were significant. His work had a profound impact on the development of modern medicine. more

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