Paul Rudolf von Bilguer

German chess player (1815-1840)
Person human Q77370
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Summary

Paul Rudolf von Bilguer is a human[1]. He was born in Ludwigslust[2]. He was born on September 21, 1815[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on September 16, 1840[5]. He worked as a chess player[6], military officer[7], and non-fiction writer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ludwigslust[2].
  • Paul Rudolf von Bilguer passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Paul Rudolf von Bilguer was born on September 21, 1815[3].
  • Paul Rudolf von Bilguer was born on September 25, 1815[10].
  • Paul Rudolf von Bilguer died on September 16, 1840[5].
  • Paul Rudolf von Bilguer's father was Q136540487[11].
  • Paul Rudolf von Bilguer's mother was Q136540492[12].
  • Paul Rudolf von Bilguer held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[13].
  • Paul Rudolf von Bilguer worked as a chess player[6].
  • Paul Rudolf von Bilguer's professions included military officer[7].
  • Paul Rudolf von Bilguer's professions included non-fiction writer[8].
  • Paul Rudolf von Bilguer is recorded as male[14].
  • Paul Rudolf von Bilguer's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Paul Rudolf von Bilguer's Commons category is recorded as Paul Rudolf von Bilguer[16].
  • The cause of death was tuberculosis[17].
  • Paul Rudolf von Bilguer's sport is recorded as chess[18].
  • Paul Rudolf von Bilguer's given name is recorded as Paul[19].
  • Paul Rudolf von Bilguer's medical condition is recorded as tuberculosis[20].
  • Paul Rudolf von Bilguer's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[21].
  • Paul Rudolf von Bilguer's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Paul Rudolf von Bilguer's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[23].
  • Paul Rudolf von Bilguer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Paul Rudolf von Bilguer's country for sport is recorded as Kingdom of Prussia[25].
  • Paul Rudolf von Bilguer's sibling is recorded as Q136540496[26].
  • Paul Rudolf von Bilguer's P14608 is recorded as 109105303[27].

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Origins and Family

Paul Rudolf von Bilguer's place of birth was Ludwigslust[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 21, 1815[3] and September 25, 1815[10]. His father was Q136540487[11]. His mother was Q136540492[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chess player[6], military officer[7], and non-fiction writer[8].

Death and Burial

Paul Rudolf von Bilguer died on September 16, 1840[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[17].

Why It Matters

Paul Rudolf von Bilguer has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

He is credited with the discovery of Ruy Lopez, Bird's Defence[29], a chess opening[30].

FAQs

Where was Paul Rudolf von Bilguer born?

Paul Rudolf von Bilguer was born in Ludwigslust[2].

Where did Paul Rudolf von Bilguer die?

Paul Rudolf von Bilguer died in Berlin[4].

Who were Paul Rudolf von Bilguer's parents?

Paul Rudolf von Bilguer's father was Q136540487[11]. Paul Rudolf von Bilguer's mother was Q136540492[12].

What did Paul Rudolf von Bilguer do for work?

Paul Rudolf von Bilguer worked as chess player[6], military officer[7], and non-fiction writer[8].

What did Paul Rudolf von Bilguer discover?

Paul Rudolf von Bilguer is credited as discoverer of Ruy Lopez, Bird's Defence[29].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  11. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  13. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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