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François-André Danican Philidor (Composer)

Born: 7th September 1726, Dreux, France

Died: 31st August 1795, London, UK

Nationality: French

François-André Danican Philidor often referred to as André Danican Philidor during his lifetime, was a French composer and chess player. He contributed to the early development of the opéra comique. He is regarded as the best chess player of his age; his book Analyse du jeu des Échecs was considered a standard chess manual for at least a century. A well-known chess opening and a checkmate method are both named after him.

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