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Herman Dalmatin and the Transmission of Knowledge in the Medieval Mediterranean

The paper discusses the role of Herman Dalmatin in the great medieval process of transmission of knowledge from Islamic civilization to Europe. Herman Dalmatin (c. 1105/10 - after 1154), also known as Herman of Carinthia, or Sclavus (The Slav), or Secundus, was born in the region of Istria in today's Croatia. After finishing his studies in Paris and Chartres he embarked on the perilous journey to Damascus and Baghdad in the company of the Englishman Robert of Ketton. There they studied the Arabic language and gained insigt into the works of Islamic scholars. The route then led them to the West, first to northern Spain and afterwards to southern France, where they participated in the process of translating works from Arabic to Latin, including works of Greek authors which had been preseved only in Arabic translations. Herman's translations include Euclid's Elements, Ptolemy's Planisphaerium, and Introduction to Astronomy by Abu Ma'shar, the famous astronomer and astrologer of the 9th century. Some authors also credit him with the first Latin translation of the Quran, stating that he made it in collaboration with Robert of Ketton. However, the published translation bears only Robert's name, and it is most probable that Herman assisted him as an adviser.

Herman Dalmatin, Robert of Ketton, 12th century, translations from Arabic

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