May 18 In the year 1048 birth of omar Khayyám, Persian mathematician, poet and philosopher (d. 1131)
May 25 In the year 1048 birth of emperor Shenzong of China (d. 1085)
Aug 09 On this day in history pope Damasus II [Poppo] dies in Rome, after reigning for only 23 days
Dec 13 Al-Biruni, Arabic royal astrologer, dies at 74 in the year 1048.
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