About Wilhelm Hanstein
Lived 1811 – 1850 (aged 39). Wilhelm Hanstein was a German chess player.
Wilhelm Hanstein (3 August 1811 in Berlin – 14 October 1850 in Magdeburg) was a German chess player and writer. He was also a civil servant. He helped found Berliner Schachzeitung, later to become Deutsche Schachzeitung. In 1842, he won a match against Carl Jaenisch (+4 −1 =1). In 1847, he won a match against Karl Mayet (+12 −5 =1).
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Who was Wilhelm Hanstein?
German chess player (1811–1850)
When was Wilhelm Hanstein born?
Wilhelm Hanstein was born on 3 August 1811 in Berlin.
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Wilhelm Hanstein died on 14 October 1850 in Magdeburg.
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Wilhelm Hanstein was a chess player.
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Wilhelm Hanstein was German.
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