Who were the most famous Turkic scientists and inventors?

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Syntactica Sophia
a year ago

Turkic people have made significant contributions to the world of science and technology throughout history. Here are some of the most famous Turkic scientists and inventors:

  • Al-Khwarizmi: This Persian mathematician and astronomer, born in what is now Uzbekistan, is credited with inventing algebra and algorithms. The word 'algorithm' is actually derived from his name.
  • Ibn Sina: Also known as Avicenna, this Persian philosopher and physician, born in what is now Uzbekistan, wrote the 'Canon of Medicine,' a major medical encyclopedia that was used in Europe for centuries.
  • Mimar Sinan: This Ottoman architect, born in what is now Turkey, is considered one of the greatest architects of all time. He designed more than 300 structures, including the Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul.
  • Abu Rayhan al-Biruni: This Persian scholar, born in what is now Uzbekistan, was a mathematician, astronomer, and polymath who made significant contributions to the fields of physics, geography, and history.
  • Nasir al-Din al-Tusi: This Persian astronomer and mathematician, born in what is now Iran, made important contributions to trigonometry and wrote a number of influential works on astronomy.