THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Leonard Chess
Polish-American record company executive (1917-1969)
Leonard Chess was born on March 12, 1917 in Motal, Belarus and died on October 16, 1969, aged 52.
Born
March 12, 1917
Leonard Chess died aged 52.
Died: October 16, 1969
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Motal, Belarus
- Professions
- record producer, music executive, entrepreneur
- Citizenship
- United States
More about Leonard Chess
- Zodiac sign
- Pisces
- Birth name
- Lejzor Shmuel Czyż
Family
- Sibling
- Phil Chess
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Questions people ask
How old was Leonard Chess when they died?
Leonard Chess died aged 52.
When is Leonard Chess’s birthday?
Leonard Chess’s recorded birthday is March 12.
Where was Leonard Chess born?
Leonard Chess was born in Motal, Belarus.
What was Leonard Chess’s name at birth?
Leonard Chess’s recorded birth name is Lejzor Shmuel Czyż.
When did Leonard Chess die?
Leonard Chess died on October 16, 1969.