Robert Hübner

German chess player, chess writer, and papyrologist (1948–2025)
Person human Q77389
Robert Hübner
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Robert Hübner

Summary

Robert Hübner is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cologne[2]. He was born on November 6, 1948[3]. He died in Cologne[4]. He died on January 5, 2025[5]. He worked as a chess player[6], writer[7], papyrologist[8], historian[9], and athlete[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (83 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Cologne[2], Robert Hübner…
  • Robert Hübner died in Cologne[4].
  • Robert Hübner was born on November 6, 1948[3].
  • Robert Hübner died on January 5, 2025[5].
  • Robert Hübner held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Robert Hübner's professions included chess player[6].
  • Robert Hübner worked as a writer[7].
  • Robert Hübner worked as a papyrologist[8].
  • Robert Hübner's professions included historian[9].
  • Robert Hübner worked as an athlete[10].
  • Robert Hübner was educated at University of Cologne[13].
  • Robert Hübner received the Silbernes Lorbeerblatt[14].
  • Robert Hübner was a member of Deutscher Schachbund[15].
  • Robert Hübner is recorded as male[16].
  • Robert Hübner's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Robert Hübner's Commons category is recorded as Robert Hübner (chess player)[18].
  • The cause of death was stomach cancer[19].
  • Robert Hübner's sport is recorded as chess[20].
  • Robert Hübner's family name is recorded as Hübner[21].
  • Robert Hübner's given name is recorded as Robert[22].
  • Robert Hübner's Elo rating is recorded as {'amount': '+2590'}[23].
  • Robert Hübner's Elo rating is recorded as {'amount': '+2590'}[24].
  • Robert Hübner's Elo rating is recorded as {'amount': '+2600'}[25].
  • Robert Hübner's Elo rating is recorded as {'amount': '+2615'}[26].
  • Robert Hübner's Elo rating is recorded as {'amount': '+2615'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Hübner's place of birth was Cologne[2]. He was born on November 6, 1948[3].

Education

Robert Hübner was educated at University of Cologne[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chess player[6], writer[7], papyrologist[8], historian[9], and athlete[10].

Recognition

Robert Hübner received the Silbernes Lorbeerblatt[14].

Death and Burial

Robert Hübner died on January 5, 2025[5]. He died in Cologne[4]. The cause of death was stomach cancer[19].

Why It Matters

Robert Hübner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (83 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Robert Hübner born?

Robert Hübner was born in Cologne[2].

Where did Robert Hübner die?

Robert Hübner died in Cologne[4].

What did Robert Hübner do for work?

Robert Hübner worked as chess player[6], writer[7], papyrologist[8], historian[9], and athlete[10].

Where did Robert Hübner go to school?

Robert Hübner was educated at University of Cologne[13].

What awards did Robert Hübner receive?

Honors received include Silbernes Lorbeerblatt[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . de.chessbase.com. de.chessbase.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . ratings.fide.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . ratings.fide.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . ratings.fide.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . dserver.bundestag.de. dserver.bundestag.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . de.chessbase.com. de.chessbase.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . en.chessbase.com. Retrieved . en.chessbase.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . ratings.fide.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . ratings.fide.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . List of players on FIDE lists 1967-2001. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . List of players on FIDE lists 1967-2001. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . List of players on FIDE lists 1967-2001. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . List of players on FIDE lists 1967-2001. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . List of players on FIDE lists 1967-2001. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country for sport Germany
    Cause of death stomach cancer
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