Abu 'Ali ibn al-Husayn al-Nasir al-Din al-Tusi

Abu 'Ali ibn al-Husayn al-Nasir al-Din al-Tusi was a renowned medieval Persian scholar born in 1201. He made significant contributions to astronomy, mathematics, philosophy, and medicine during the Islamic Golden Age. Tusi authored influential works, such as the "Tusi Couple," which improved planetary models, and helped develop precise astronomical tables. He also founded institutions for learning and collaboration, influencing both Islamic and European science. His work advanced scientific understanding and laid groundwork for later developments in astronomy and other fields, making him a key figure in medieval Islamic intellectual history.