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.
