Emanuel Lasker

1868–1941 (age 73)

Chess Grandmaster/Mathematician

Biography

Emanuel Lasker was a legendary figure in both chess and mathematics, born in Germany in 1868. As a chess grandmaster, he held the World Chess Championship and made significant contributions to game theory and mathematical philosophy.

Lasker passed away in 1941 and was laid to rest at Beth Olam Cemetery. His remarkable intellect and dual mastery of chess and mathematics secured his place as one of history's most accomplished polymaths.

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