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Khayyam, Omar

(c1050-1122) Persian writer. A mathematician and astronomer, Omar Khayyam is remembered for the Rabayat.

Encyclopaedia of the Orient

This site provides a brief introduction to this Persian poet, but also discusses his biography, major literary themes, and accomplishments in mathematics.

Omar Khayyam

Contains a profile of the famed Persian scholar's life and contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy and poetry.

The Persian Poet

Find a biography and a complete English translation of Khayyam's "Rubaiyat," as well as a selection of related links.

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