About Edith Baird
Lived 1859 – 1924 (aged 64). Edith Baird was a British chess composer and chess player.
Edith Elina Helen (Winter-Wood) Baird (22 February 1859 – 1 February 1924) was a British chess composer widely regarded in her time as the world’s most prolific creator of chess problems.
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Who was Edith Baird?
British chess composer (1859-1924)
When was Edith Baird born?
Edith Baird was born on 22 February 1859 in Brixton.
When did Edith Baird die?
Edith Baird died on 1 February 1924 in Paignton.
What was Edith Baird's occupation?
Edith Baird was a chess composer and chess player.
What nationality was Edith Baird?
Edith Baird was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edith Baird. https://biography.guide/edith-baird/
MLA: "Edith Baird." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edith-baird/.
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