Paul Keres
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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], sportsperson[9], and journalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (810 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).[11]
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[12].
- Among Paul Keres's spouses was Maria Keres[13].
- Paul Keres held citizenship in Estonia[14].
- Paul Keres held citizenship in Soviet Union[15].
- Paul Keres held citizenship in Germany[16].
- 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 professions included journalist[10].
- Paul Keres worked as an athlete[17].
- Paul Keres was educated at University of Tartu[18].
- Paul Keres received the Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR[19].
- Paul Keres received the Estonian Athlete of the Year[20].
- Paul Keres received the Merited Sportsperson of Estonian SSR[21].
- Paul Keres received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[22].
- Paul Keres was a member of Student Society Liivika[23].
- Paul Keres is recorded as male[24].
- Paul Keres's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Paul Keres's Commons category is recorded as Paul Keres[26].
- The cause of death was myocardial infarction[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[18].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include chess player[6], chess composer[7], non-fiction writer[8], sportsperson[9], journalist[10], and athlete[17].
Recognition
Awards received include Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR[19], an honorary sporting title[28], in Soviet Union[29], founded in 1934[30]; Estonian Athlete of the Year[20], a Sportsperson of the Year[31], in Estonia[32], founded in 1955[33]; Merited Sportsperson of Estonian SSR[21], an honorary title of the Estonian SSR[34], in Soviet Union[35]; and Order of the Red Banner of Labour[22], a socialist order of merit[36], in Soviet Union[37], founded in 1928[38].
Personal Life
Among Paul Keres's spouses was Maria Keres[13].
Death and Burial
Paul Keres died on June 5, 1975[5]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[27]. Burial took place at Metsakalmistu[12].
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 (810 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 15 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].
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[13].
What did Paul Keres do for work?
Paul Keres worked as chess player[6], chess composer[7], non-fiction writer[8], sportsperson[9], and journalist[10].
Where did Paul Keres go to school?
Paul Keres was educated at University of Tartu[18].
What awards did Paul Keres receive?
Honors received include Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR[19], Estonian Athlete of the Year[20], Merited Sportsperson of Estonian SSR[21], and Order of the Red Banner of Labour[22].