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Mohammed al-Hassan al-Hamdani (* 900; † 945) was one of the most important medieval scholars of Yemen. The biographic data of al-Hamdani is hardly well-known despite his extensive scientific work. He became particularly well known for his writings in geography "description of the Arab peninsula" and history "the diadem" (only partially retained). Beyond that, he wrote on philology, chemistry, and mining. He was also known as a poet. The life of al-Hamdani was shaped by political instabilities of his time. It is said that he died in prison in Sanaa 945.
