Alexander Alekhine

Russian-French chess player (1892–1946)
Person human Q131374
Alexander Alekhine
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Alexander Alekhine

Summary

Alexander Alekhine is a human[1]. Born in Moscow[2], he… he was born on October 31, 1892[3]. He passed away in Estoril[4]. He died on March 24, 1946[5]. He worked as a chess player[6], chess theoretician[7], writer[8], jurist[9], and translator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (928 views/month, #6,802 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Moscow[2], Alexander Alekhine…
  • Alexander Alekhine died in Estoril[4].
  • Alexander Alekhine was born on October 31, 1892[3].
  • Alexander Alekhine was born on October 10, 1892[12].
  • Alexander Alekhine died on March 24, 1946[5].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[13].
  • Alexander Alekhine's father was Alexander Alekhin[14].
  • Alexander Alekhine's mother was Q110300139[15].
  • Alexander Alekhine was married to Grace Alekhine[16].
  • Alexander Alekhine held citizenship in France[17].
  • Alexander Alekhine held citizenship in Russian Empire[18].
  • Alexander Alekhine held citizenship in Soviet Union[19].
  • Alexander Alekhine held citizenship in Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic[20].
  • Alexander Alekhine worked as a chess player[6].
  • Alexander Alekhine worked as a chess theoretician[7].
  • Alexander Alekhine's professions included writer[8].
  • Alexander Alekhine worked as a jurist[9].
  • Alexander Alekhine worked as a translator[10].
  • Alexander Alekhine's field of work was chess[21].
  • Among Alexander Alekhine's employers was Saint Petersburg State University[22].
  • Alexander Alekhine was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[23].
  • Alexander Alekhine's education included a stint at University of Paris[24].
  • Alexander Alekhine was educated at Imperial School of Jurisprudence[25].
  • Alexander Alekhine received the world chess champion[26].
  • Alexander Alekhine received the world chess champion[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Moscow[2], Alexander Alekhine… Recorded date of birth include October 31, 1892[3] and October 10, 1892[12]. His father was Alexander Alekhin[14]. His mother was Q110300139[15].

Education

Educated at Saint Petersburg State University[23], a public university[28], in Russia[29], founded in 1724[30], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[31]; University of Paris[24], a former entity[32], in France[33], founded in 1150[34], headquartered in Paris[35]; and Imperial School of Jurisprudence[25], an educational institution[36], in Russia[37], founded in 1835[38]. Alexander Alekhine earned the academic degree of doctorate[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chess player[6], chess theoretician[7], writer[8], jurist[9], and translator[10]. Alexander Alekhine's field of work was chess[21]. He was employed by Saint Petersburg State University[22].

Recognition

Awards received include world chess champion[26], a sports title[40]; Order of Saint Stanislaus (House of Romanov)[41], a grade of an order[42], in Russian Empire[43]; and George Medal[44], a medallion[45], in Russian Empire[46], founded in 1913[47].

Personal Life

Among Alexander Alekhine's spouses was Grace Alekhine[16]. His religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodox Church[48].

Death and Burial

Alexander Alekhine died on March 24, 1946[5]. He died in Estoril[4]. Recorded cause of death include choking[49] and liver failure[50]. He is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alexander Alekhine include Alekhine's Defence[51], a chess opening[52]; Alekhine's gun[53], a chess term[54]; and Alekhine Memorial[55], a chess tournament[56], in Russia[57].

Why It Matters

Alexander Alekhine ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (928 views/month, #6,802 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 110 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

Entities named for him include Alekhine's Defence[51], a chess opening[52]; Alekhine's gun[53], a chess term[54]; and Alekhine Memorial[55], a chess tournament[56], in Russia[57].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Alekhine born?

Born in Moscow[2], Alexander Alekhine…

Where did Alexander Alekhine die?

Alexander Alekhine passed away in Estoril[4].

Who were Alexander Alekhine's parents?

Alexander Alekhine's father was Alexander Alekhin[14]. Alexander Alekhine's mother was Q110300139[15].

Who was Alexander Alekhine married to?

Alexander Alekhine's spouses include Grace Alekhine[16].

What did Alexander Alekhine do for work?

Alexander Alekhine worked as chess player[6], chess theoretician[7], writer[8], jurist[9], and translator[10].

Where did Alexander Alekhine go to school?

Alexander Alekhine was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[23], University of Paris[24], and Imperial School of Jurisprudence[25].

What awards did Alexander Alekhine receive?

Honors received include world chess champion[26], world chess champion[27], Order of Saint Stanislaus (House of Romanov)[41], and George Medal[44].

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  29. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [56] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [57] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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