Paul Charles Morphy (1837-1884) – Memorial Find a Grave

Chess Player. He was considered by many sources to have been the unofficial World Champion from 1858 to 1862 and the greatest chess player of his era. Known for his aggressive play, he learned the moves as a young child while watching his father and uncle play, and surprised them by demonstrating a win in a drawn game

I saw the grave of Paul Morphy in New Orleans today. It even has

RIP - Paul Morphy. I unexpectedly visited his grave in New Orleans

Paul Charles Morphy (1837-1884) - Find a Grave Memorial

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I visited Paul Morphy's grave in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 for All

Paul Charles Morphy (1837-1884) - Find a Grave Memorial

Paul Charles Morphy (1837-1884) - Find a Grave Memorial

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