Yehuda ben Moshe

Yehuda ben Moshe ha-Kohen was a figure of the 13th century, notable for his association with the royal court of Castile. His professional expertise lay in the field of medicine, which ultimately led to his appointment as the personal physician to King Alfonso X of Castile. This position not only reflects his medical acumen but also suggests a level of trust and esteem in which he was held by the monarch.

Although primarily recognized for his medical role, Yehuda ben Moshe ha-Kohen's life and work are also tangentially connected to the broader intellectual pursuits of his time, including astronomy. King Alfonso X, his patron, was known for his interest in astronomical studies, which might have influenced or been paralleled by Yehuda's own interests or studies. However, the specific nature and extent of Yehuda ben Moshe ha-Kohen's involvement in astronomy, if any, are not detailed in historical records, leaving his legacy primarily defined by his medical service to the king.