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Laugardælir

Coordinates: 63°57′0″N 20°58′0″W / 63.95000°N 20.96667°W / 63.95000; -20.96667
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Church of Laugardælir, Fischer's resting place
Fischer's grave

Laugardælir 63°57′0″N 20°58′0″W / 63.95000°N 20.96667°W / 63.95000; -20.96667 (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈlœyːɣarˌtaiːlɪr̥]) is a small settlement in southwest Iceland, near the town of Selfoss. The town gained international attention when former 1972 World Chess Champion Bobby Fischer was buried at the Laugardælir Church in 2008.[1]

References

  1. ^ Chessbase: Bobby Fischer buried in Iceland

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