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Peter Leventritt

1916 – 1998

American contract bridge player

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About Peter Leventritt

Lived 1916 – 1998 (aged 81–82). Peter Leventritt was an American bridge player, known for Contract bridge.

Peter A. Leventritt (October 5, 1915 – December 6, 1997) was an American bridge player, president of the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) for 1945–1946. Leventritt was from New York City.

Wins

North American Bridge Championships (13) von Zedtwitz Life Master Pairs (2) 1944, 1951 Rockwell Mixed Pairs (1) 1950 Vanderbilt (2) 1953, 1964 Chicago Mixed Board-a-Match (3) 1949, 1950, 1959 Reisinger (3) 1941, 1949, 1963 Spingold (2) 1956, 1960

Runners-up

North American Bridge Championships Master Individual (1) 1952 Rockwell Mixed Pairs (1) 1949 Open Pairs (1928-1962) (2) 1948, 1951 Vanderbilt (6) 1946, 1947, 1955, 1959, 1962, 1967 Chicago Mixed Board-a-Match (1) 1947

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Important facts

Born
1916, New York City
Birth century
20th century
Died
1998, New York City
Occupation
Bridge player
Nationality
United States
Known for
Contract bridge
Also known as
Peter A. Leventritt

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter Leventritt?

American contract bridge player

When was Peter Leventritt born?

Peter Leventritt was born in 1916 in New York City.

When did Peter Leventritt die?

Peter Leventritt died in 1998 in New York City.

What was Peter Leventritt's occupation?

Peter Leventritt was a bridge player.

What was Peter Leventritt known for?

Peter Leventritt was known for Contract bridge.

What nationality was Peter Leventritt?

Peter Leventritt was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Leventritt

· Wikidata: Q18387899

· DBpedia: Peter Leventritt

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