Adolf Anderssen

German chess champion, after Paul Morphy (1858-1860), second unofficial world chess champion (1851-1858, 1860-1865, 1867-1871), chess publicist
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Adolf Anderssen

Summary

Adolf Anderssen is a human[1]. He was born in Wrocław[2]. He was born on July 6, 1818[3]. He died in Wrocław[4]. He died on March 13, 1879[5]. He worked as a chess player[6], non-fiction writer[7], and chess composer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (184 views/month, #7,117 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Adolf Anderssen was born in Wrocław[2].
  • Adolf Anderssen died in Wrocław[4].
  • Adolf Anderssen was born on July 6, 1818[3].
  • Adolf Anderssen died on March 13, 1879[5].
  • Adolf Anderssen is buried at Osobowice Cemetery[10].
  • Adolf Anderssen's father was Q137711217[11].
  • Adolf Anderssen's mother was Q137711219[12].
  • Adolf Anderssen held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[13].
  • Adolf Anderssen's professions included chess player[6].
  • Adolf Anderssen worked as a non-fiction writer[7].
  • Adolf Anderssen worked as a chess composer[8].
  • Adolf Anderssen's education included a stint at University of Wrocław[14].
  • Adolf Anderssen is recorded as male[15].
  • Adolf Anderssen's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Adolf Anderssen's Commons category is recorded as Adolf Anderssen[17].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[18].
  • Adolf Anderssen's sport is recorded as chess[19].
  • Adolf Anderssen's family name is recorded as Anderssen[20].
  • Adolf Anderssen's given name is recorded as Adolf[21].
  • Adolf Anderssen's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
  • Adolf Anderssen's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23].
  • Adolf Anderssen's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Adolf Anderssen's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[25].
  • Adolf Anderssen's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[26].
  • Adolf Anderssen's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[27].

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Origins and Family

Adolf Anderssen was born in Wrocław[2]. He was born on July 6, 1818[3]. His father was Q137711217[11]. His mother was Q137711219[12].

Education

Adolf Anderssen's education included a stint at University of Wrocław[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chess player[6], non-fiction writer[7], and chess composer[8].

Death and Burial

Adolf Anderssen died on March 13, 1879[5]. He died in Wrocław[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[18]. Burial took place at Osobowice Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Adolf Anderssen include Anderssen's Opening[28], an irregular chess opening[29].

Why It Matters

Adolf Anderssen ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (184 views/month, #7,117 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Entities named for him include Anderssen's Opening[28], an irregular chess opening[29].

FAQs

Where was Adolf Anderssen born?

Adolf Anderssen was born in Wrocław[2].

Where did Adolf Anderssen die?

Adolf Anderssen passed away in Wrocław[4].

Who were Adolf Anderssen's parents?

Adolf Anderssen's father was Q137711217[11]. Adolf Anderssen's mother was Q137711219[12].

What did Adolf Anderssen do for work?

Adolf Anderssen worked as chess player[6], non-fiction writer[7], and chess composer[8].

Where did Adolf Anderssen go to school?

Adolf Anderssen was educated at University of Wrocław[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation chess player, non-fiction writer, chess composer
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  2. 12d ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Wrocław
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ [[Property:P20]]: [[Q139711181]]"
  3. 12d ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation chess player, non-fiction writer, chess composer
    Sex or gender male
    Occupation
    Place of burial Osobowice Cemetery
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