Fritzi Gordon

Deceased Person

1905 – 1992

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Who was Fritzi Gordon?

Fritzi Gordon was one half of the most famous and tempestuous female partnership in bridge. She was the second woman to attain the rank of World Grand Master, her partner Rixi Markus being the first. She won four world titles, eight European championships and numerous other tournament victories. Her brothers Hans and Paul Leist became, respectively, British and Argentinian international bridge players.

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Born
1905
Vienna
Lived in
  • Vienna
Died
1992

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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