Omar Khayyám (1048–1131) was a Persian polymath renowned for his contributions to Mathematics, Astronomy, and Poetry. His most notable Work, "The Rubáiyát," is celebrated for its quatrains that explore themes of Life, Death, and the Nature of Existence. Khayyám's advancements in Algebra and calendar Reform had a lasting Impact on Science. His legacy endures through his poetic insights and scientific achievements, influencing both Eastern and Western Thought.
Anecdotes
- He revised the Persian calendar, creating one more accurate than the Emperor Julian calendar used in Europe.
- He was an accomplished mathematician who wrote one of the most important early works on algebra, solving cubic Equations by intersecting conic sections.
- Devised a highly accurate solar calendar named after a ruler, which is still more precise than the Gregorian calendar used today.
Magnitudes
- Seek Truth through both science and poetry.
- Master complexity through simplicity in your work.
- Question everything, even your own beliefs.
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