Famous Personalities Born In 1048

May 18 Omar Khayyám, Persian mathematician, poet and philosopher (d. 1131) was born on this day in history.  

May 25 Emperor Shenzong of China (d. 1085) was born on this day in history.  

Aug 09 Pope Damasus II [Poppo] dies in Rome, after reigning for only 23 days in the year 1048.  

Dec 13 Al-Biruni, Arabic royal astrologer, dies at 74 on this day in history.