Emanuel Lasker
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Emanuel Lasker
Summary
Emanuel Lasker is a human[1]. Born in Barlinek[2], he… he was born on December 24, 1868[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on January 11, 1941[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], chess player[7], bridge player[8], philosopher[9], and chess composer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,252 views/month, #6,805 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Emanuel Lasker was born in Barlinek[2].
- Emanuel Lasker passed away in New York City[4].
- Emanuel Lasker was born on December 24, 1868[3].
- Emanuel Lasker died on January 11, 1941[5].
- Burial took place at Beth Olam Cemetery[12].
- Among Emanuel Lasker's spouses was Martha Lasker[13].
- Emanuel Lasker held citizenship in German Empire[14].
- Emanuel Lasker held citizenship in Weimar Republic[15].
- Emanuel Lasker is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[16].
- Emanuel Lasker's professions included mathematician[6].
- Emanuel Lasker worked as a chess player[7].
- Emanuel Lasker's professions included bridge player[8].
- Emanuel Lasker worked as a philosopher[9].
- Emanuel Lasker's professions included chess composer[10].
- Emanuel Lasker's field of work was algebra[17].
- Emanuel Lasker's field of work was chess[18].
- Emanuel Lasker's field of work was mathematics[19].
- Emanuel Lasker's field of work was philosophy[20].
- Emanuel Lasker held the position of world chess champion[21].
- Among Emanuel Lasker's employers was Tulane University[22].
- Emanuel Lasker was educated at Heidelberg University[23].
- Emanuel Lasker was educated at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[24].
- Emanuel Lasker's education included a stint at Q125030794[25].
- Emanuel Lasker was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[26].
- Emanuel Lasker was educated at University of Göttingen[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Barlinek[2], Emanuel Lasker… he was born on December 24, 1868[3]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[16].
Education
Educated at Heidelberg University[23], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1386[30], headquartered in Heidelberg[31]; Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[24], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1742[34], headquartered in Erlangen[35]; Q125030794[25]; Frederick William University Berlin[26], a university[36], in Prussia[37], founded in 1828[38]; and University of Göttingen[27], a campus university[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1734[41], headquartered in Göttingen[42]. Emanuel Lasker's doctoral advisor was Max Noether[43].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], chess player[7], bridge player[8], philosopher[9], and chess composer[10]. Fields of work include algebra[17], a branch of mathematics[44]; chess[18], a board game[45], founded in 1500[46]; mathematics[19], an academic discipline[47]; and philosophy[20], an academic discipline[48]. Emanuel Lasker was employed by Tulane University[22]. He held the position of world chess champion[21].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Zur Theorie der moduln und Ideale[49]; Albin Countergambit, Lasker Trap[50], a chess opening[51]; Lasker Variation[52], a chess opening[53]; Lasker's Manual of Chess[54], a literary work[55]; Common Sense in Chess[56]; and primary decomposition[57]. Things named for Emanuel Lasker include Lasca[58] and Lasker Variation[59].
Recognition
Awards received include world chess champion[60], a sports title[61] and Germany's Sports Hall of Fame[62], a sports hall of fame[63], in Germany[64], founded in 2006[65].
Personal Life
Emanuel Lasker was married to Martha Lasker[13].
Death and Burial
Emanuel Lasker died on January 11, 1941[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He is buried at Beth Olam Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Emanuel Lasker ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,252 views/month, #6,805 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
He is credited with the discovery of Lasca[68], a board game[69]. Entities named for him include Lasca[58] and Lasker Variation[59].
FAQs
Where was Emanuel Lasker born?
Emanuel Lasker's place of birth was Barlinek[2].
Where did Emanuel Lasker die?
Emanuel Lasker passed away in New York City[4].
Who was Emanuel Lasker married to?
Emanuel Lasker's spouses include Martha Lasker[13].
What did Emanuel Lasker do for work?
Emanuel Lasker worked as mathematician[6], chess player[7], bridge player[8], philosopher[9], and chess composer[10].
Where did Emanuel Lasker go to school?
Emanuel Lasker was educated at Heidelberg University[23], Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[24], Q125030794[25], and Frederick William University Berlin[26].
What awards did Emanuel Lasker receive?
Honors received include world chess champion[60] and Germany's Sports Hall of Fame[62].
What did Emanuel Lasker discover?
Emanuel Lasker is credited as discoverer of Lasca[68].