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Al-Jaldaki

al-Jaldaki (died 1342) was an Egyptian alchemist during the 14th century.

Biography[]

Izz al-Din Aydamir al-Jaldaki was born in Egypt to a family of Persian mamluk origin, and he spent 17 years travelling through Iraq, Anatolia, Yemen, North Africa, and Syria. He became known as a brilliant alchemist whose Key of the Sciences of Lights and The Proof Regarding Secrets of the Science of the Balance were widely acclaimed by other alchemists. He died in 1342.

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