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- ''This article is about the mathematician, astronomer, and writer. For the Discordian founder of the Paratheo-anametamystikhood of Eris Esoteric, or POEE, see Omar Khayyam Ravenhurst.
Omar Khayyám the student
Khayyam is thought to have been born into a family of Nishapur artisans. He spent his childhood in the town of Balhi, studying there and being tutored by Sheik Muhammad Mansuri, one of the most well-known scholars of the time. In his youth, Omar Khayyám studied under Imam Mowaffak of Naishapur, who was considered one of the greatest teachers of the Khorassan region. Two other exceptional students began studying under the same teacher at about the same time. One of these was Nizam-ul-Mulk, who went on to become the Vizier to two rulers of the Persian Empire. The other was Hassan-i-Sabah, who went on to become the leader of the Hashshashin.
It was commonly believed that any young man who studied under that eminent Imam would attain honor and happiness. These three students, who became friends, pledged to each other that which ever of them were to receive fortune would share it equally with the other two. After Nizam-ul-Mulk became Vizier, Hassan-i-Sabah and Omar Khayyám each went to him, and asked to share in his good fortune.
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Khayyam - Biography of Omar Khayyam (1048-1122).
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Omar Khayyam - Includes the original and several parallel English translations.
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Omar Khayyam fan page - Includes biography, dedications and his poetry.
Omar Khayyam on Cubics - Questions and answers regarding algebra and geometry.
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Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam - Rubaiyat of Omar Khayam - includes Omar Khayyam's poetry in its original language as well as in English.
Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam - Some verses in Persian, German, and three English versions (including Fitzgerald). Plus biography.
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The Rubaiyat by Omar Khayyam - The complete text translated into English. Part of the Internet Classics Archive.
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The Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayyam - Online text of English translation by Edward FitzGerald (1809-1883).
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The Rubbayat of Omar Khayyam - Edward FitzGerald translation. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists.
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