Omar Khayyam was a renowned medieval Iranian poet, mathematician, philosopher, and astronomer born on May 18, 1048 in Iran. He is most famous for his rubaiyat (poetry quatrains) and his Treatise on Demonstration of Problems of Algebra, which was a groundbreaking work in the field of mathematics.
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💰 Net worth: $7 Million (2024)
About
A medieval Iranian poet, Mathematician, Philosopher, and Astronomer, he is best known for his rubaiyat (poetry quatrains). He is also famous for his groundbreaking Treatise on Demonstration of Problems of Algebra.
Before Fame
He taught astronomy and mathematics and, at one point, worked as an Astrologer in the royal court.
Trivia
He used his knowledge of astronomy to reform the Persian calendar.
Family Life
He was born in Northern Iran to a family of tent-makers.
Associated With
Edward Fitzgerald translated Khayyam's poetry into English.
