Ryerson UniversityCHST 787 – Astronomy vs. Astrology Final Essay: Biography of Omar Khayyam Instructor: Dr. Conner Burns 1048 and he was one of the most recognized poets, astronomers, mathematicians, philosophers and mathematicians of the 11th century in the ancient Persian region. His father was a tent maker and, as was common in the old days, his last name comes from his father's trade, meaning tent maker. During the 83 years of his precious and long life, he worked on problems in algebra, arithmetic, music composition and songwriting and, above all, astronomy. He was able to make the most of his talents, and at the age of 25 he finished working on a book related to arithmetic, one for music and another for algebra. The political events of the 11th and early 12th centuries helped him devote his time to his interests. He settled in Samarkand (present-day Uzbekistan) in 1070 BC. He was supported by “Abu-Tahir”, a powerful and well-known man in the city. Khayyam was able to work and complete his “Treatise on the Demonstration of Algebra Problems” during his stay in Samarkand. Nishapur was located in Khorasan province in the middle of the "Silk Road", the most recognized route in the Middle East and the world's largest market at the time. Growing up in a big city helped him access various sources for his inquisitive mind. In the 11th century, the city of Nishapur was so enormous that there was only one city in Europe larger than that. [1]At that time, "Seljuk Turk" invaded a huge area of ​​s...... middle of paper ...... and also his poems, this world could be something different.[1] ] Terimourian, Hazhir. Omar Khayyam: poet, rebel, astronomer. 1st ed. Sutton, 2007. p. 365. Print.[2] Fitzgerald, Edward and William H. Martin. The art of Omar Khayyam: illustrating the Rubaiyat of FitzGerald. 4th ed. Middletown: American Library Association dba CHOICE, 2007. P. 628. Electronic book.[3] Olson, DW and MS Olson. “Light of the Zodiac, False Dawn and Omar Khayyam.” Princerest Observatory. 108. (1998): 150-183. Internet. February 23, 2014.[4] Murray, James A. "Omar Khayyam..." 60.360 (1896): 845-855. February 23, 2014.[5] Qurbani, Abu al-Qasim. Zindagi namah-i riyazidanan-i dawrah-i Islami az sadah-i sivvum ta sadah-i yazdahum-i Hijri. 1st ed. Tehran: Nashr-e-Markaz-i-Daneshgahi, 1997. P. 563. Print.[6] Bashiri, Iraj. Omar Khayyam. 1st ed. Tehran: Eskandari, 1975. Pg.181. Print.