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Danican Philidor, François-André (1726-1795)

André Philidor (1777 Public Domain).

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GENERAL INFO

Description: François-André Danican Philidor was a French musician and chess player, considered one of the best chess players of the 18th century. In music, he made a great contribution to the early development of the opera comique. In chess, he wrote a standard chess manual, invented a well-known chess opening and created a checkmate method that bears his name.
Sex: Male. Occupation: Musician, Chess player. 
Place of Birth / Death: Dreux, France / London, England. Country Tags: France.
Periods: 18th century. Genres: Instrumental music, Religious music, Music for theatre, Opera.
Styles: Baroque. School / Group: –
Instruments: Piano. Relatives: Jean Danican Philidor (grandfather), Andre Danican (father), Michel Danican (uncle), Jacques Danican Philidor (brother), Anne Danican Philidor, (brother), Pierre Danican Philidor (son).
Patrons: Louis XV. Master: –

 

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Bibliography

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  • George Allen, Tassilo von Heydebrand und der Lasa (1971). Life of Philidor: Musician and Chess-Player. Da Capo Press.
  • Reuben Fine (1983). The World’s Great Chess Games. Dover.