About Karl Schorn
Lived 1803 – 1850 (aged 46). Karl Schorn was a German painter, chess player and university teacher.
Karl Schorn: Kartenspieler. Alte Nationalgalerie, Berlin Karl (Carl) Schorn (16 October 1803, Düsseldorf – 7 October 1850, Munich) was a German painter and chess master.
He was a member of the Berlin Pleiades (the seven stars of German chess) in the first half of the 19th century.
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Who was Karl Schorn?
German artist (1803-1850)
When was Karl Schorn born?
Karl Schorn was born on 16 October 1803 in Düsseldorf.
When did Karl Schorn die?
Karl Schorn died on 7 October 1850 in Munich.
What was Karl Schorn's occupation?
Karl Schorn was a painter, chess player and university teacher.
What nationality was Karl Schorn?
Karl Schorn was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Karl Schorn. https://biography.guide/karl-schorn/
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