Ibn al-Haytham
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Ibn al-Haytham was born in 965 in Basra [1][2][3][4][5][6] and died in 1038 in Cairo [7][1][4][6]. He was a mathematician, physicist, philosopher, astronomer, inventor, and astrologer [7] who practiced the religion of Islam .
His primary field of work was physics . Among his notable works are the Book of Optics and Doubts Concerning Ptolemy .
Ibn al-Haytham
Summary
Ibn al-Haytham is a human[1]. His place of birth was Basra[2]. He was born on 965[3]. He died in Cairo[4]. He died on 1038[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], physicist[7], philosopher[8], astronomer[9], and inventor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,168 views/month, #6,039 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Ibn al-Haytham's place of birth was Basra[2].
- Ibn al-Haytham passed away in Cairo[4].
- Ibn al-Haytham was born on 965[3].
- Ibn al-Haytham was born on 965[12].
- Ibn al-Haytham died on 1038[5].
- Ibn al-Haytham died on 1039[13].
- Ibn al-Haytham died on 1039[14].
- Ibn al-Haytham died on 1040[15].
- Ibn al-Haytham died on January 1, 1040[16].
- Ibn al-Haytham died on 1041[17].
- Ibn al-Haytham held citizenship in Abbasid Caliphate[18].
- Ibn al-Haytham held citizenship in Fatimid Caliphate[19].
- Ibn al-Haytham worked as a mathematician[6].
- Ibn al-Haytham's professions included physicist[7].
- Ibn al-Haytham worked as a philosopher[8].
- Ibn al-Haytham worked as an astronomer[9].
- Ibn al-Haytham's professions included inventor[10].
- Ibn al-Haytham worked as an astrologer[20].
- Ibn al-Haytham's field of work was physics[21].
- A notable student of Ibn al-Haytham was Al-Mubashshir ibn Fātik[22].
- A notable work attributed to Ibn al-Haytham is Book of Optics[23].
- A notable work attributed to Ibn al-Haytham is Doubts Concerning Ptolemy[24].
- Ibn al-Haytham's religion is recorded as Islam[25].
- Ibn al-Haytham was influenced by Aristotle[26].
- Ibn al-Haytham is recorded as male[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Ibn al-Haytham was born in Basra[2]. Recorded date of birth include 965[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], physicist[7], philosopher[8], astronomer[9], inventor[10], and astrologer[20]. Ibn al-Haytham's field of work was physics[21]. A notable student of him was Al-Mubashshir ibn Fātik[22].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Book of Optics[23], a written work[28] and Doubts Concerning Ptolemy[24]. Things named for Ibn al-Haytham include Alhazen's problem[29], a mathematical problem[30]; Alhazen[31], a lunar crater[32]; and 59239 Alhazen[33], an asteroid[34].
Personal Life
Ibn al-Haytham's religion is recorded as Islam[25].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include 1038[5], 1039[13], 1040[15], January 1, 1040[16], 1041[17], and 1049[35]. Ibn al-Haytham died in Cairo[4].
Why It Matters
Ibn al-Haytham ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,168 views/month, #6,039 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 81 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
He is credited with the discovery of magnifying glass[38], a product category[39] and reading stone[40]. Works attributed to him include Book of Optics[41], a written work[42]. Entities named for him include Alhazen's problem[29], a mathematical problem[30]; Alhazen[31], a lunar crater[32]; and 59239 Alhazen[33], an asteroid[34].
FAQs
Where was Ibn al-Haytham born?
Ibn al-Haytham was born in Basra[2].
Where did Ibn al-Haytham die?
Ibn al-Haytham passed away in Cairo[4].
What did Ibn al-Haytham do for work?
Ibn al-Haytham worked as mathematician[6], physicist[7], philosopher[8], astronomer[9], and inventor[10].
What did Ibn al-Haytham discover?
Ibn al-Haytham is credited as discoverer of magnifying glass[38] and reading stone[40].