Sports · Literature · 1892–1946
Alexander Alekhine — Age & Birthday
Born: 10 October 1892 · Died: 24 March 1946 · Age at death: 53
How old was Alexander Alekhine when he died?
Alexander Alekhine died aged 53. He was born on 10 October 1892 and died on 24 March 1946.
Fourth World Chess Champion known for his imaginative attacking style
Did you know?He is the only world chess champion to have died while still holding the title, passing away in a hotel room in Portugal.
Alexander Alexandrovich Alekhine (31 October 1892 – March 24, 1946) was a Russian and French chess player and the fourth World Chess Champion, a title he held for two reigns. By the age of 22, Alekhine was already among the strongest chess players in the world.
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- Age at death
- 53
- Would be
- 134
- Years since death
- 80
- Born
- October 10, 1892 · Moscow, Russia
- Died
- March 24, 1946
- Cause of death
- Liver failure, choking
- Nationality
- French
- Known for
- Sports, Literature
Family
- Father
- Alexander Alekhin
- Spouse
- Grace Alekhine
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- Died on March 24Alexander Alekhine is remembered every March 24, along with 18 other notable people who died on this day. Discover what else happened on that date.Date page
- See the front page from the day Alexander Alekhine was bornA newspaper front page for 10 October 1892, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayAlexander Alekhine would be 134 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryAlexander Alekhine's 135th birthday is in 349 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!135th
- Death anniversaryThe 81st anniversary of Alexander Alekhine's death is in 149 days. A moment to remember their legacy.81st
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