Harry Nelson Pillsbury (1872-1906) (dec 5, 1872 – jun 17, 1906)
Description:
Was a leading American chess player. At the age of 22, he won one of the strongest tournaments of the time (the Hastings 1895 chess tournament), but his illness and early death prevented him from challenging for the World Chess Championship.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 5, 1872
jun 17, 1906
~ 33 years