Description: (Mathematician)
Thābit ibn Qurra was a renowned polymath known for his excellence in mathematics, medicine, astronomy, and translation during the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad. He made significant contributions to algebra, geometry, and astronomy, playing a key role in reforming the Ptolemaic system in astronomy and pioneering statics in mechanics. Thābit's expertise also extended to medicine, where he authored numerous works, and he delved into philosophical treatises, showcasing his diverse scholarly pursuits and intellectual prowess.