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Al-Khwarizmi

Associated with algebra, calculation, astronomical tables, and mathematical transmission.

c. 164-232 AH / c. 780-847 CEKhwarazm and BaghdadMathematician and astronomer

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Al-Khwarizmi Mathematician and astronomer

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Al-Khwarizmi is presented as mathematician and astronomer associated with Khwarazm and Baghdad. The working chronology for this record is c. 164-232 AH / c. 780-847 CE. Associated with algebra, calculation, astronomical tables, and mathematical transmission.

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c. 164-232 AH / c. 780-847 CE

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