François-André Danican Philidor: Biography, Facts and Career
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François-André Danican Philidor (7 September 1726 – 31 August 1795), often referred to as André Danican Philidor during his lifetime, was a French composer and chess master. He contributed to the early development of the opéra comique. He is widely regarded as the best chess player of his age; his book Analyse du jeu des Échecs was considered a standard chess manual for at least a century. A chess opening, an endgame position, and a checkmate method are all named for him.
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- Full name: François-André Danican Philidor
- Born: 1726-09-07
- Nationality: France
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q203229
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Who is François-André Danican Philidor?
François-André Danican Philidor (7 September 1726 – 31 August 1795), often referred to as André Danican Philidor during his lifetime, was a French composer and chess master.
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François-André Danican Philidor is France.
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François-André Danican Philidor was born on 1726-09-07.
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