Abu Rayhan al-Biruni

Abu Rayhan al-Biruni was a 10th-century Persian scholar known for his extensive contributions to science and knowledge. He made significant advances in astronomy, mathematics, physics, and geography, accurately measuring Earth's circumference and developing methods for scientific observation. Biruni was also an early thinker in anthropology, studying different cultures and religions with remarkable objectivity. His work laid important foundations for later scientific progress, and he is remembered as one of history's greatest scholars for his curiosity, meticulous research, and innovative approaches to understanding the natural world.