Birthdate: 0836 AD
Birthplace: Harran, Turkey
Died: February 8, 0901
Thābit ibn Qurra, a prominent polymath in mathematics, medicine, astronomy, and translation, made significant contributions during the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad. He was recognized for his important work in algebra, geometry, and astronomy, playing a key role in reformation of the Ptolemaic system and pioneering statics in mechanics. Thābit’s expertise also extended to medicine, where he authored several works, and he engaged in philosophical treatises, demonstrating his diverse scholarly pursuits and intellectual capabilities.
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