Tusi (Nasir al-Din al-Tusi)

Nasir al-Din al-Tusi was a 13th-century Persian scholar and polymath who made significant contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and philosophy. He developed improved astronomical models that better predicted planetary movements, challenging earlier ideas. Tusi also created trigonometry formulas still used today and authored influential texts on logic and ethics. His work helped bridge Islamic and European scientific traditions, and he played a key role in advancing scientific understanding during the medieval period. Overall, Tusi’s innovative ideas laid important foundations for the later development of science.