Harry Nelson Pillsbury

Chess Player

Birthday December 5, 1872

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Somerville, MA

DEATH DATE Jun 17, 1906 (33)

#246,982 Most Popular

Numerology: 8

About

American chess legend whose early death from syphilis prevented him from challenging for the World Championship.

Before Fame

He became a force to be reckoned with just two years after learning the game of chess.

Trivia

In spite of his ill health, he beat American champion Jackson Showalter in 1897 to win the U.S. Chess Championship, a title he held until his death in 1906.

Family Life

His family moved around the eastern seaboard when he was a child.

Associated With

He was a forerunner to future American chess greats such as Arnold Denker.

Order your Matrix of Destiny Report for just $19.99, 60+ pages. Discover Your Destiny And Enjoy Happiness

View more birth charts: Matrix Destiny Chart of Harry Nelson Pillsbury | Gematria of 5121872 - Harry Nelson Pillsbury | History of 12/5.