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Al-Khwarizmi

Al-Khwarizmi

c. 780–850

mathematicsalgebraalgorithmsastronomy

Baghdadi mathematician whose work gave the West algebra and whose name echoes in algorithm — problem-solving as orderly craft.

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  1. c. 780personal

    Birth in Khwarazm

  2. c. 820work

    Appointment at House of Wisdom

  3. c. 820highlight

    Composition of Al-Jabr

  4. c. 825highlight

    On the Calculation with Hindu Numerals

  5. c. 820–833work

    Geographical and astronomical works

  6. c. 833personal

    Embassy to the Khazars

  7. 1145legacy

    Latin translation of Al-Jabr

  8. 12th centurylegacy

    Introduction of 'algorithm' to Europe

  9. c. 850death

    Death

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