Abu Rayhan Muhammad ibn Ahmad al-Biruni, polymath who excelled in mathematics, astronomy, and geography.
Notable Works
Masudic Canon, Indica, Remaining Signs of Past Centuries
Fun Facts
Biruni calculated Earth's diameter with less than 1% error—600 years before Columbus! He learned Sanskrit and wrote 'Indica,' still a reliable source on India. He wrote 146 books and was solving a math problem even on his deathbed.
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