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Joachim Meyer

Meyer, Joachim 5 linked works

Germany 1537 - 15711560s-1571

German cutler, `Freifechter`, and fencing master, widely regarded as the last major representative of the Liechtenauer tradition. His `GrÃ¼ndtliche Beschreibung der Kunst des Fechtens` (1570) synthesized older German material with contemporary practice and became one of the foundational printed texts of the German school.

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2 Chronology points

Previous Authority George Silver Next Authority Camillo Agrippa

Authority Overview

Authorized nameJoachim Meyer

Sort nameMeyer, Joachim

Given namesJoachim

Family nameMeyer

Birth year1537

Death year1571

Floruit1560s-1571

NationalityGermany

Editorial notes

Wiktenauer gives an August 1537 birth estimate and death in February 1571.

Sources: [Wiktenauer: Joachim Meyer](https://www.wiktenauer.com/wiki/Joachim_Meyer)