Musa al-Khwarizmi
c. 780–850 — Persia
Era: Medieval
Brilliance: 10/10 | Stewardship: 7/10 | Composite Index: 70
His name became the word for how computers think.
"That fondness for science that God has instilled in me."
Biography
Invented algebra ('aljabr'). 'Algorithm' derives from his name. Introduced HinduArabic numerals to Islamic world. Worked at the House of Wisdom in Baghdad.
Key Facts
- Invented algebra
- 'Algorithm' from his name
- Introduced Hindu-Arabic numerals
- Worked at House of Wisdom
- Foundation of modern computing
Every algorithm on earth is named after him.
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