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What happened with Ibn al-Haytham on 15 December, 1040

15 December, 1040

This is the approximate death date of Abu Ali al-Hasan ibn al-Hasan ibn al-Haytham, known as Ibn al-Haytham or Alhazen. He died in Cairo, Egypt, during the Fatimid Caliphate, at around the age of 75. His death marked the end of a prolific career that significantly advanced our understanding of optics and the scientific method.
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