William Pollock Obituary (1927 - 2022) - Falls Church, DC - The Washington Post
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- William H. K. Pollock (William H. K. Pollock) was a British chess player active in the late 19th century, who died in 1896. There isn’t a recent “news” record for him because he lived well over a century ago.[1][6]
Key context
- Historical profile: Pollock (born 1859, died 1896) was a notable figure in the chess world of his era, with documented activity around the 1895–96 St. Petersburg tournament and a co-authored chess book with James Mason.[6][1]
- Notable posthumous references: He is frequently referenced in chess history resources and biographical compilations, but contemporary news coverage ceased after his death in 1896.[1][6]
- Modern references: Modern databases and encyclopedias (e.g., Wikidata, DBpedia) list him primarily as a British chess player from the 19th century, with dates and basic biographical notes rather than ongoing news coverage.[7][6]
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