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Al-Biruni
Persian scholar and polymath (–)
For other uses, see Al-Biruni (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Al-Burini.
Abu Rayhan al-Biruni | |
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An imaginary rendition of Al Biruni on a Soviet postage stamp | |
| Born | Kath, Khwarezm (modern-day Uzbekistan) |
| Died | c.&#; (aged 77) Ghazni, Ghaznavid Empire (modern-day Afghanistan) |
| Era | Islamic Golden Age |
| Region | Khwarezm, Central Asia Ziyarid dynasty (Rey)Ghaznavid dynasty (Ghazni) |
| Main interest(s) | Geology, physics, anthropology, comparative sociology, astronomy, chemistry, history, geography, mathematics, medicine, psychology, philosophy, theology |
| Notable work(s) | The Remaining Signs of Past Centuries, Gems, Indica, The Mas'udi Canon, Understanding Astrology |
| Religion | Islam |
| Denomination | Sunni |
| Creed | Ashari[page&#;needed] |
Abu Rayhan Muhammad ibn Ahmad al-Biruni (Persian: ابوریحان بیرونی; Arabic: أبو الريحان البيروني; &#;&#; after ), known as al-Biruni,