Omar Khayyam Khayyam Nayshapuri, Also known as Omar Khayyam was born in 1048, Neyshabur, in Northeastern Iran. he lived approximately around the time of the first Crusades, the Saljuk era. He was a great Persian poet and scientist, who contributed to math, astronomy, philosophy, and Persian literature. He was influenced by Ibn Sina, Al Khawarizmi, and Al Biruni. His contributions to poetry made him world famous when Edward …