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Al-Khwarizmi: The Father of Algebra
Al-Khwarizmi: The Father of Algebra We explore the origins of algebra and mathematics that underpin the science of flight and the transport of the future. None of the great achievements of modern science would be possible without the mathematisation of science and the development of algebra. Muhammad al-Khwarizmi, the “father of algebra” •Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi was a 9th-century Muslim mathematician and astronomer. ••He is known as the “father of algebra”, a word derived from the title of his book, Kitab al-Jabr. •His pioneering work offered practical answers for land distribution, rules on inheritance and distributing salaries. ••He also developed the concept of the algorithm in mathematics, which is why some have called him the “grandfather of computer science”. •Khwarizmi was one of the most famous scholars of Bayt al-Hikma (The House of Wisdom), Baghdad’s intellectual powerhouse. ••The House of Wisdom was a centre for the study of sciences, including mathematics, astro...
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