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George Silver

Silver, George 5 linked works
United Kingdom 1550 - ?late 16th to early 17th century

English gentleman and polemical fencing writer best known for `Paradoxes of Defence` (1599). Silver defended what he saw as traditional English combat methods and criticized imported Italian rapier play, making him one of the most important English voices in the history of fencing theory.

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Previous Authority Luis Pacheco de Narváez Next Authority Joachim Meyer
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Authorized nameGeorge Silver
Sort nameSilver, George
Given namesGeorge
Family nameSilver
Birth year1550
Death yearUnknown
Floruitlate 16th to early 17th century
NationalityUnited Kingdom
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Birth year is approximate; death date remains uncertain.

Sources: [Wiktenauer: George Silver](https://wiktenauer.com/wiki/George_Silver)
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A Brief Note of Three Italian Teachers of Offence
Article 1807 English United Kingdom

Article · 1807 · English

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Bref Instructions upon My Paradoxes of Defence — MS 1086
Manuscript 1801 English United Kingdom

Manuscript · 1801 · English

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Bref Instructions vpõ My Pradoxes of Defence
Manuscript 1605 French France

Manuscript · 1605 · French

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Paradoxes of Defence — George Silver
Paradoxes of Defence — George Silver
Book 1599 English United Kingdom PDF

Book · 1599 · English

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Authority name George Silver
Nationality United Kingdom
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