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Archibald MacLaren

MacLaren, Archibald 2 linked works

United Kingdom ? - 1884fl. 1841–1884

Scottish fencing master, gymnast, educator and proprietor of the Oxford Gymnasium. His system of physical education and military gymnastics helped shape organised physical training in the British Army.

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Authorized nameArchibald MacLaren

Sort nameMacLaren, Archibald

Given namesArchibald

Family nameMacLaren

Birth yearUnknown

Death year1884

Floruitfl. 1841–1884

NationalityUnited Kingdom

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Oxford local history, historical physical-education scholarship and the digitised military manual reviewed in enrichment phase 554; conflicting 1819/1820 birth authorities remain unresolved.

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A Military System of Gymnastic Exercises and a System of Fencing

Treatise 1868 English United Kingdom PDF

Treatise · 1868 · English

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A Military System of Gymnastic Exercises, and a System of Fencing, for the Use of Instructors: to which is appended a Series of Exercises for Regulation Clubs

Treatise 1864 English United Kingdom PDF

Treatise · 1864 · English

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