Paul Keres

Summary

Paul Keres is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Narva^[2]. He was born on January 7, 1916^[3]. He died in Helsinki^[4]. He died on June 5, 1975^[5]. He worked as a chess player^[6], chess composer^[7], non-fiction writer^[8], and sportsperson^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (748 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Paul Keres's place of birth was Narva^[2].
• Paul Keres passed away in Helsinki^[4].
• Paul Keres was born on January 7, 1916^[3].
• Paul Keres died on June 5, 1975^[5].
• Burial took place at Metsakalmistu^[11].
• Among Paul Keres's spouses was Maria Keres^[12].
• Paul Keres held citizenship in Estonia^[13].
• Paul Keres held citizenship in Soviet Union^[14].
• Paul Keres held citizenship in Germany^[15].
• Paul Keres's professions included chess player^[6].
• Paul Keres's professions included chess composer^[7].
• Paul Keres worked as a non-fiction writer^[8].
• Paul Keres worked as a sportsperson^[9].
• Paul Keres's education included a stint at University of Tartu^[16].
• Paul Keres received the Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR^[17].
• Paul Keres received the Estonian Athlete of the Year^[18].
• Paul Keres received the Merited Sportsperson of Estonian SSR^[19].
• Paul Keres received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour^[20].
• Paul Keres was a member of Student Society Liivika^[21].
• Paul Keres is recorded as male^[22].
• Paul Keres's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• Paul Keres's Commons category is recorded as Paul Keres^[24].
• The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[25].
• Paul Keres's sport is recorded as chess^[26].
• Paul Keres's family name is recorded as Keres^[27].

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Origins and Family

Paul Keres's place of birth was Narva^[2]. He was born on January 7, 1916^[3].

Education

Paul Keres was educated at University of Tartu^[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chess player^[6], chess composer^[7], non-fiction writer^[8], and sportsperson^[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR^[17], an honorary sporting title^[28], in Soviet Union^[29], founded in 1934^[30]; Estonian Athlete of the Year^[18], a Sportsperson of the Year^[31], in Estonia^[32], founded in 1955^[33]; Merited Sportsperson of Estonian SSR^[19], an honorary title of the Estonian SSR^[34], in Soviet Union^[35]; and Order of the Red Banner of Labour^[20], a socialist order of merit^[36], in Soviet Union^[37], founded in 1928^[38].

Personal Life

Among Paul Keres's spouses was Maria Keres^[12].

Death and Burial

Paul Keres died on June 5, 1975^[5]. He passed away in Helsinki^[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[25]. Burial took place at Metsakalmistu^[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Paul Keres include Keres Defence^[39], a chess opening^[40].

Why It Matters

Paul Keres ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (748 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[41] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[42]

Entities named for him include Keres Defence^[39], a chess opening^[40].

FAQs

Where was Paul Keres born?

Born in Narva^[2], Paul Keres…

Where did Paul Keres die?

Paul Keres passed away in Helsinki^[4].

Who was Paul Keres married to?

Paul Keres's spouses include Maria Keres^[12].

What did Paul Keres do for work?

Paul Keres worked as chess player^[6], chess composer^[7], non-fiction writer^[8], and sportsperson^[9].

Where did Paul Keres go to school?

Paul Keres was educated at University of Tartu^[16].

What awards did Paul Keres receive?

Honors received include Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR^[17], Estonian Athlete of the Year^[18], Merited Sportsperson of Estonian SSR^[19], and Order of the Red Banner of Labour^[20].