Abu Rayhan al-Biruni

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:scholars
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Islamic_Golden_Age
gptkbp:birth_year 973
gptkbp:born_in Khwarezm
gptkbp:contribution development of trigonometry
cultural exchanges between East and West
estimation of the specific gravity of minerals
advancements in optics
studies on the rotation of the Earth
gptkbp:death_year 1048
gptkbp:died_in gptkb:Ghazni
gptkbp:field_of_study gptkb:Mathematics
gptkb:astronomy
geography
history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Abu Rayhan al-Biruni
gptkbp:influence on the field of anthropology
on the development of modern geography
on the integration of mathematics and science
on the methodology of scientific inquiry
on the study of comparative religion
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Ibn_Sina
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Al-Khwarizmi
gptkbp:invention instruments for astronomical observations
techniques for measuring time accurately
methods for calculating the distance to celestial bodies
method of determining the latitude of a place
the concept of the Earth's axial tilt
gptkbp:known_for contributions to astronomy
contributions to geography
contributions to mathematics
historical studies
calculating the Earth's radius
studying the Indian subcontinent
gptkbp:legacy influence on later scientists
recognition as a pioneer in various fields
celebration of his works in modern education
commemoration in various scientific institutions
inclusion in the history of science
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Persian
gptkbp:notable_work The Book of the Measurement of the Earth
The Book of the Determination of the Coordinates of Places
The Book of India
The Book of the Elements of the Art of Astrology
The Book of the History of India
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:Mathematician
gptkb:Scientist
gptkb:astronomy
gptkb:historians
gptkbp:wrote Kitab al-Hind
The Book of Instruction in the Elements of the Art of Astrology
The Chronology of Ancient Nations
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tashkent
gptkb:Uzbek
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4