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Sam Loyd

Samuel Loyd (January 30, 1841 – April 10, 1911) was an American chess player, chess composer, puzzle author, and recreational mathematician. Loyd was born in Philadelphia but raised in New York City.

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Chess · puzzles · mathematical games
Born
Samuel Loyd (1841-01-30)January 30, 1841 Philadelphia, United States
Died
April 11, 1911(1911-04-11) (aged 70)

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Died · 1
Sam Loyd → April 11, 1911(1911-04-11) (aged 70)

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