Moses ben Maimon, also known as Maimonides, was a prominent medieval Jewish philosopher, theologian, and physician. He was born in Cordoba, Spain in 1135 and is best known for his comprehensive works on Jewish law, ethics, and theology. Maimonides' most famous work is the Mishneh Torah, a code of Jewish law that remains influential to this day. He also wrote the philosophical work "Guide for the Perplexed," which explores the relationship between religion and philosophy. Maimonides' writings had a significant impact on both Jewish and Islamic thought during his lifetime and continue to be studied and revered by scholars and theologians around the world.