Omar Khayyam

Type Figure Region Persia Time 1048–1131 Also known as Omar Khayyam、Khayyam

Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet, born in Nishapur. He helped revise the Persian calendar (Jalali calendar) and made importan…

Timeline

c. 1060–1070Nishapur · KhurasanReceived education in mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy in Nishapur, displaying outstanding mathematical talent.
1074–1092Isfahan · Isfahan ProvinceSummoned by Sultan Malik-Shah, he directed astronomical observations and calendar revision in Isfahan, helping devise the highly accurate Jalali calendar.
c. 1070–1131Nishapur · KhurasanAuthored mathematical works including a treatise on algebra, studying geometric solutions of cubic equations and the parallel postulate; also composed the Rubaiyat quatrains, blending philosophy and poetic art.

Sources

Treatise on Demonstration of Problems of Algebra — Omar Khayyam (1070)
Encyclopaedia of Islam, Second Edition https://referenceworks.brillonline.com/