Wilhelm Steinitz

Austrian-American chess player (1836–1900)
Person human Q102648
Wilhelm Steinitz
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Wilhelm Steinitz

Summary

Wilhelm Steinitz is a human[1]. Born in Prague[2], he… he was born on May 17, 1836[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on August 12, 1900[5]. He worked as a chess player[6], chess composer[7], and chess theoretician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (420 views/month, #6,934 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Prague[2], Wilhelm Steinitz…
  • Wilhelm Steinitz passed away in New York City[4].
  • Wilhelm Steinitz was born on May 17, 1836[3].
  • Wilhelm Steinitz was born on May 14, 1836[10].
  • Wilhelm Steinitz was born on May 18, 1837[11].
  • Wilhelm Steinitz died on August 12, 1900[5].
  • Wilhelm Steinitz is buried at The Evergreens Cemetery[12].
  • Wilhelm Steinitz was married to Elisabeth Wiebel[13].
  • Wilhelm Steinitz held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Wilhelm Steinitz held citizenship in Austrian Empire[15].
  • Wilhelm Steinitz held citizenship in Cisleithania[16].
  • Wilhelm Steinitz worked as a chess player[6].
  • Wilhelm Steinitz worked as a chess composer[7].
  • Wilhelm Steinitz's professions included chess theoretician[8].
  • Wilhelm Steinitz's field of work was chess[17].
  • Wilhelm Steinitz was educated at TU Wien[18].
  • Wilhelm Steinitz received the world chess champion[19].
  • Wilhelm Steinitz is recorded as male[20].
  • Wilhelm Steinitz's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Wilhelm Steinitz's Commons category is recorded as Wilhelm Steinitz[22].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[23].
  • Wilhelm Steinitz's residence is recorded as New York City[24].
  • Wilhelm Steinitz's sport is recorded as chess[25].
  • Wilhelm Steinitz's family name is recorded as Steinitz[26].
  • Wilhelm Steinitz's given name is recorded as Wilhelm[27].

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Origins and Family

Wilhelm Steinitz's place of birth was Prague[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 17, 1836[3], May 14, 1836[10], and May 18, 1837[11].

Education

Wilhelm Steinitz was educated at TU Wien[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chess player[6], chess composer[7], and chess theoretician[8]. Wilhelm Steinitz's field of work was chess[17].

Recognition

Wilhelm Steinitz received the world chess champion[19].

Personal Life

Among Wilhelm Steinitz's spouses was Elisabeth Wiebel[13].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Steinitz died on August 12, 1900[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[23]. Burial took place at The Evergreens Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Steinitz ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (420 views/month, #6,934 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Steinitz born?

Born in Prague[2], Wilhelm Steinitz…

Where did Wilhelm Steinitz die?

Wilhelm Steinitz passed away in New York City[4].

Who was Wilhelm Steinitz married to?

Wilhelm Steinitz's spouses include Elisabeth Wiebel[13].

What did Wilhelm Steinitz do for work?

Wilhelm Steinitz worked as chess player[6], chess composer[7], and chess theoretician[8].

Where did Wilhelm Steinitz go to school?

Wilhelm Steinitz was educated at TU Wien[18].

What awards did Wilhelm Steinitz receive?

Honors received include world chess champion[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . washingtontimes.com. washingtontimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . Steinitz, Wilhelm (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Spouse Elisabeth Wiebel
    Described by source Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography, Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978), Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +8
    Field of work chess
    Instance of human
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