1048 (AD 1048) Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 1048 (AD 1048) from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 1048 (AD 1048) (3)

Al-Biruni (Died: 1048-12-09) — Khwarazmian polymath, pioneering in science, history, and comparative religion.
El Cid (Born: 1048) — Iconic Castilian warlord and Prince of Valencia, celebrated medieval Spanish hero.
Omar Khayyam (Born: 1048-05-18) — Persian polymath, poet, and mathematician known for work in algebra and astronomy.