Rodrigo "Ruy" López de Segura (1530–1580) (jan 1, 1530 – jan 1, 1580)
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A Spanish chess player, author, and Catholic priest who in 1561 wrote one of the first books about modern chess in Europe.He made great contributions to chess opening theory, including in the King's Gambit and the Ruy López (or Spanish) opening that bears his name.
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jan 1, 1530
jan 1, 1580
~ 50 years