Ruy López de Segura
Spanish priest and chess player
1530 — 1580
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish priest and chess player
Born
January 1, 1530
Died
1580 (age ~50)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, Catholic priest, chess player
SpainBorn in Segura de LeónDied in Madrid
1530
Born in Segura de León (1530-01-01)
1580
Died in Madrid
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ruy López de Segura?+
Ruy López de Segura is Spanish priest and chess player. Born in 1530.
When was Ruy López de Segura born?+
Ruy López de Segura was born on January 1, 1530.
When did Ruy López de Segura die?+
Ruy López de Segura died in 1580, at approximately 50 years of age.
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Ruy — January 1, 1530
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Guestbook
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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