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Howard Staunton

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Howard Staunton, 1810 - 1874, British World Chess Champion, lived here, 1871 - 1874.
English Heritage

Site: Howard Staunton (1 memorial)

W11, Lansdowne Road, 117

Credit for this entry to: Bob Baker

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British World Chess Champion. Promoted the use of standardised chess pieces, ...

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