Max Lange

German chess master, bookseller and writer (1832-1899)
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Max Lange was born on January 1, 1832, in Magdeburg [1][2][3][4]. He died on January 1, 1899, in Leipzig [1][2][3][4]. Max Lange held citizenship in the Kingdom of Prussia [4]. His occupations included being a chess player, bookseller, non-fiction writer, chess composer, jurist, and chess theoretician [1][4][5][6].

Max Lange received his education at Frederick William University Berlin [4]. His field of expertise encompassed chess, law, and German-language literature [6]. From 1877 to 1894, he held the position of chairperson, and from 1880 to 1881, he was the holder of the procuration [1].

Max Lange was a member of the Deutscher Schachbund [1][4]. Throughout his life, he maintained a strong connection to the world of chess, as evident from his various roles and affiliations.

He spent his life pursuing his interests in chess and other fields until his death.

Max Lange

Summary

Max Lange is a human[1]. Born in Magdeburg[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1832[3]. He died in Leipzig[4]. He died on January 1, 1899[5]. He worked as a chess player[6], bookseller[7], non-fiction writer[8], chess composer[9], and jurist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Max Lange's place of birth was Magdeburg[2].
  • Max Lange passed away in Leipzig[4].
  • Max Lange was born on January 1, 1832[3].
  • Max Lange was born on August 17, 1832[12].
  • Max Lange died on January 1, 1899[5].
  • Max Lange died on December 8, 1899[13].
  • Max Lange is buried at Neuer Johannisfriedhof, Leipzig[14].
  • Max Lange held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[15].
  • Max Lange's professions included chess player[6].
  • Max Lange worked as a bookseller[7].
  • Max Lange's professions included non-fiction writer[8].
  • Max Lange's professions included chess composer[9].
  • Max Lange's professions included jurist[10].
  • Max Lange worked as a chess theoretician[16].
  • Max Lange's field of work was chess[17].
  • Max Lange's field of work was law[18].
  • Max Lange's field of work was German-language literature[19].
  • Max Lange held the position of chairperson[20].
  • Max Lange held the position of holder of the procuration[21].
  • Max Lange was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[22].
  • Max Lange was a member of Deutscher Schachbund[23].
  • Max Lange is recorded as male[24].
  • Max Lange's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Max Lange's Commons category is recorded as Max Lange (chess player, 1832)[26].
  • Max Lange earned the academic degree of Doctor of Laws[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Magdeburg[2], Max Lange… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1832[3] and August 17, 1832[12].

Education

Max Lange's education included a stint at Frederick William University Berlin[22]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Laws[27] and Dr. phil.[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chess player[6], bookseller[7], non-fiction writer[8], chess composer[9], jurist[10], and chess theoretician[16]. Fields of work include chess[17], a board game[29], founded in 0601[30]; law[18], an academic discipline[31]; and German-language literature[19], a sub-set of literature[32]. Positions held include chairperson[20], a type of position[33] and holder of the procuration[21], a legal term or legal concept[34].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1899[5] and December 8, 1899[13]. Max Lange passed away in Leipzig[4]. Burial took place at Neuer Johannisfriedhof, Leipzig[14].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Max Lange include Two Knights Defense, Max Lange Attack[35], a chess opening[36].

Why It Matters

Max Lange ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

He is credited with the discovery of Two Knights Defense, Max Lange Attack[39], a chess opening[40] and helpmate[41], a type of chess problem[42]. Entities named for him include Two Knights Defense, Max Lange Attack[35], a chess opening[36].

FAQs

Where was Max Lange born?

Max Lange's place of birth was Magdeburg[2].

Where did Max Lange die?

Max Lange died in Leipzig[4].

What did Max Lange do for work?

Max Lange worked as chess player[6], bookseller[7], non-fiction writer[8], chess composer[9], and jurist[10].

Where did Max Lange go to school?

Max Lange was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[22].

What did Max Lange discover?

Max Lange is credited as discoverer of Two Knights Defense, Max Lange Attack[39] and helpmate[41].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Lange, Max (ADB). wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [28] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [13] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . 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. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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