Emanuel Lasker

former World Chess champion (1868–1941)
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Emanuel Lasker

Summary

Emanuel Lasker is a human[1]. Born in Barlinek[2], he… he was born on December 24, 1868[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on January 11, 1941[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], chess player[7], bridge player[8], philosopher[9], and chess composer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,325 views/month, #6,805 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Emanuel Lasker was born in Barlinek[2].
  • Emanuel Lasker passed away in New York City[4].
  • Emanuel Lasker was born on December 24, 1868[3].
  • Emanuel Lasker died on January 11, 1941[5].
  • Burial took place at Beth Olam Cemetery[12].
  • Among Emanuel Lasker's spouses was Martha Lasker[13].
  • Emanuel Lasker held citizenship in German Empire[14].
  • Emanuel Lasker held citizenship in Weimar Republic[15].
  • Emanuel Lasker's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Emanuel Lasker's professions included chess player[7].
  • Emanuel Lasker worked as a bridge player[8].
  • Emanuel Lasker's professions included philosopher[9].
  • Emanuel Lasker worked as a chess composer[10].
  • Emanuel Lasker's field of work was algebra[16].
  • Emanuel Lasker's field of work was chess[17].
  • Emanuel Lasker's field of work was mathematics[18].
  • Emanuel Lasker's field of work was philosophy[19].
  • Emanuel Lasker was employed by Tulane University[20].
  • Emanuel Lasker was educated at Heidelberg University[21].
  • Emanuel Lasker's education included a stint at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[22].
  • Emanuel Lasker's doctoral advisor was Max Noether[23].
  • Emanuel Lasker received the world chess champion[24].
  • Emanuel Lasker received the Germany's Sports Hall of Fame[25].
  • Emanuel Lasker is recorded as male[26].
  • Emanuel Lasker's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Barlinek[2], Emanuel Lasker… he was born on December 24, 1868[3].

Education

Educated at Heidelberg University[21], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1386[30], headquartered in Heidelberg[31] and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[22], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1742[34], headquartered in Erlangen[35]. Emanuel Lasker's doctoral advisor was Max Noether[23]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], chess player[7], bridge player[8], philosopher[9], and chess composer[10]. Fields of work include algebra[16], a branch of mathematics[37]; chess[17], a board game[38], founded in 0601[39]; mathematics[18], an academic discipline[40]; and philosophy[19], an academic discipline[41]. Emanuel Lasker was employed by Tulane University[20].

Recognition

Awards received include world chess champion[24], a sports title[42] and Germany's Sports Hall of Fame[25], a sports hall of fame[43], in Germany[44], founded in 2006[45].

Personal Life

Emanuel Lasker was married to Martha Lasker[13].

Death and Burial

Emanuel Lasker died on January 11, 1941[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Beth Olam Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Emanuel Lasker include Lasca[46] and Lasker Variation[47].

Why It Matters

Emanuel Lasker ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,325 views/month, #6,805 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

He is credited with the discovery of Lasca[50], a board game[51]. Entities named for him include Lasca[46] and Lasker Variation[47].

FAQs

Where was Emanuel Lasker born?

Emanuel Lasker's place of birth was Barlinek[2].

Where did Emanuel Lasker die?

Emanuel Lasker passed away in New York City[4].

Who was Emanuel Lasker married to?

Emanuel Lasker's spouses include Martha Lasker[13].

What did Emanuel Lasker do for work?

Emanuel Lasker worked as mathematician[6], chess player[7], bridge player[8], philosopher[9], and chess composer[10].

Where did Emanuel Lasker go to school?

Emanuel Lasker was educated at Heidelberg University[21] and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[22].

What awards did Emanuel Lasker receive?

Honors received include world chess champion[24] and Germany's Sports Hall of Fame[25].

What did Emanuel Lasker discover?

Emanuel Lasker is credited as discoverer of Lasca[50].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [14] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [36] . Integrated Authority File. wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [50] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [46] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [51] . 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. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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