Eugen von Schmidt

Baltic German chess player (1821-1905)
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Summary

Eugen von Schmidt was born on July 18, 1821[1], in Kuressaare[2]. He died on November 30, 1905[3], in Freiburg im Breisgau[4]. He worked as a chess player[5], philologist[6], and teacher[7]. He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1821[9]
  • Date of death: 1905[10]
  • Father: Gottlieb Alexander von Schmidt[11]
  • Mother: Eugenie Schmidt[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[13]
  • Field of work: philology[14], chess[15]
  • Educated at: Imperial University of Dorpat[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Sport: chess[18]
  • Family name: Schmidt[19]
  • Given name: Eugen[20]
  • Described by source: Album Academicum der Kaiserlichen Universität Dorpat[21]
  • Participant in: St. Petersburg 1879[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[23]
  • Name in native language: Eugen von Schmidt[24]

FAQs

Where was Eugen von Schmidt born?

Eugen von Schmidt was born in Kuressaare[2].

Where did Eugen von Schmidt die?

Eugen von Schmidt passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

Who were Eugen von Schmidt's parents?

Eugen von Schmidt's father was Gottlieb Alexander von Schmidt[11]. Eugen von Schmidt's mother was Eugenie Schmidt[12].

What did Eugen von Schmidt do for work?

Eugen von Schmidt worked as a chess player[5], philologist[6], and teacher[7].

Where did Eugen von Schmidt go to school?

Eugen von Schmidt was educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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