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Paul Morphy — Age & Birthday

Born: 22 June 1837 · Died: 10 July 1884 · Age at death: 47

How old was Paul Morphy when he died?

Paul Morphy died aged 47. He was born on 22 June 1837 and died on 10 July 1884.

American chess prodigy and unofficial world champion of the mid-nineteenth century

Did you know?He retired from competitive play while still in his early twenties to pursue a career as a lawyer in New Orleans.

Paul Charles Morphy (June 22, 1837 – July 10, 1884) was an American chess player. During his brief career in the late 1850s, Morphy was acknowledged as the world's greatest chess master.

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Age at death: 47
Years since death: 142

Born: June 22, 1837 · New Orleans, United States
Died: July 10, 1884
Cause of death: Stroke
Nationality: American
Known for: Sports

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