H. J. R. Murray, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

H. J. R. Murray

British historian

Date of Birth: 24-Jun-1868

Place of Birth: London

Date of Death: 16-May-1955

Profession: mathematician, historian, chess player

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Harold James Ruthven Murray (24 June 1868 – 16 May 1955) was an English educationalist, inspector of schools, and prominent chess historian.
His book, A History of Chess, is widely regarded as the most authoritative and most comprehensive history of the game.