Charles Goren Biography

Charles Goren biography

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NAME: Charles Goren
OCCUPATION: Journalist
BIRTH DATE: March 04, 1901
DEATH DATE: April 03, 1991
PLACE OF BIRTH: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
PLACE OF DEATH: Encino, California
Full Name: Charles Henry Goren
Nickname: "Mr. Bridge"
AKA: Charles Goren

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Charles Goren was an American lawyer and world champion bridge player known for his books and television program on the game.

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Born on March 4, 1901, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Charles Goren studied law before becoming a master contract bridge player, going on to win domestic and world championships and lay the foundation for Standard American bidding. Known as "Mr. Bridge," Goren also had a hit television program and authored books like Contract Bridge in a Nutshell and Point-Count Bidding. He died on April 3, 1991, in Encino, California.