Astronomy and mathematics

Omar Khayyam

Remembered for mathematics, calendar work, poetry, and philosophical reflection. Omar Khayyam is presented as mathematician, astronomer, and poet associated with Nishapur. The working chronology for this record is 439-517 AH / 1048-1131 CE. Remembered for mathematics, calendar work, poetry, and philosophical reflection.

439-517 AH / 1048-1131 CENishapurAstronomer Mathematician
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Omar Khayyam is presented as astronomer mathematician associated with Nishapur. The working chronology for this record is 439-517 AH / 1048-1131 CE. Remembered for mathematics, calendar work, poetry, and philosophical reflection. Omar Khayyam is presented as mathematician, astronomer, and poet associated with Nishapur. The working chronology for this record is 439-517 AH / 1048-1131 CE. Remembered for mathematics, calendar work, poetry, and philosophical reflection.

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439-517 AH / 1048-1131 CE

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