Omar Khayyam

Omar Khayyam was an 11th-century Persian poet, astronomer, and mathematician known for his diverse range of contributions.

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Profession :

Poet

Birthday :

May 18, 1048

Star Sign :

Taurus

Death Date:

December 04, 1131

Age :

83

Birthplace :

Nishapur, Persia

Omar Khayyam, originally named Ghiyath al-Din Abu’l-Fath Umar ibn Ibrahim Al-Nisaburi al-Khayyámi, was a renowned 11th-century Persian polymath. He made significant contributions to various fields, including mathematics, astronomy, philosophy, and poetry. Khayyam is best known for his collection of quatrains called the Rubaiyat, which was translated by Edward FitzGerald and became a highly popular work in English literature. Some of his other notable works are “The Treatise on Demonstration of Problems of Algebra,” “The Difficulties of Euclid,” and “The Book of Healing.” His ideas greatly impacted Islamic philosophy, and his contributions continue to influence both mathematics and poetry today.