Omar Khayyám
Born in 1048
Philosophy
Poetry
Science
Omar Khayyam was a Persian polymath who lived in the 11th-12th centuries.
He excelled in mathematics, philosophy, astronomy, and poetry.
Khayyam wrote treatises on various subjects and was renowned as a philosopher and teacher.
His most famous work is the Rubaiyat, a collection of quatrains that gained international acclaim through translations, particularly Edward FitzGerald's English version.
Khayyam's poetry explores themes of life, death, and the human condition.
His impact on literature and thought extends far beyond his native Persia, with his work continuing to inspire and provoke discussion in many cultures worldwide.
