Harold Murray

British chess historian (1868–1955)
Person human Q2667032
Harold Murray
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Harold Murray

Summary

Harold Murray is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on June 24, 1868[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on May 16, 1955[5]. He worked as a historian[6], chess player[7], and mathematician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Harold Murray…
  • Harold Murray died in London[4].
  • Harold Murray was born on June 24, 1868[3].
  • Harold Murray died on May 16, 1955[5].
  • Harold Murray's father was James Murray[10].
  • Harold Murray held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Harold Murray's professions included historian[6].
  • Harold Murray's professions included chess player[7].
  • Harold Murray worked as a mathematician[8].
  • Harold Murray's education included a stint at Balliol College[12].
  • Harold Murray is recorded as male[13].
  • Harold Murray's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Harold Murray's sport is recorded as chess[15].
  • Harold Murray's family name is recorded as Murray[16].
  • Harold Murray's given name is recorded as Harold[17].
  • Harold Murray's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • Harold Murray's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Harold Murray'}[19].
  • Harold Murray's different from is recorded as Harold Murray[20].
  • Harold Murray's sibling is recorded as Hilda Murray[21].
  • Harold Murray's sibling is recorded as Oswyn Murray[22].
  • Harold Murray's sibling is recorded as Rosfrith Murray[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Harold Murray's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on June 24, 1868[3]. His father was James Murray[10].

Education

Harold Murray was educated at Balliol College[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], chess player[7], and mathematician[8].

Death and Burial

Harold Murray died on May 16, 1955[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Harold Murray ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

Works attributed to him include A History of Chess[26], a literary work[27].

FAQs

Where was Harold Murray born?

Harold Murray was born in London[2].

Where did Harold Murray die?

Harold Murray passed away in London[4].

Who were Harold Murray's parents?

Harold Murray's father was James Murray[10].

What did Harold Murray do for work?

Harold Murray worked as historian[6], chess player[7], and mathematician[8].

Where did Harold Murray go to school?

Harold Murray was educated at Balliol College[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . FamilySearch Family Tree. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [26] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . 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. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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