He was a philosopher and teacher who wrote an important treatise on algebra, contributed to calendar reform, and is best known today for his book of poetry, The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám.
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Omar Khayyam was a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and poet who lived in the 11th and 12th centuries. He is best known for his poetry, particularly the Rubaiyat, a collection of quatrains that reflect his philosophical and mystical views on life and the universe. Additionally, Khayyam made significant contributions to algebra and geometry.