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Egerton Castle

Castle, Egerton 10 linked works
United Kingdom 1858 - 19201880s-1920

British author, antiquarian, swordsman, and one of the most influential Victorian historians of fencing. His `Schools and Masters of Fence` became a classic reference work for the historical study of European swordsmanship and helped shape modern antiquarian and early reconstruction interest in historical fencing.

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Authorized nameEgerton Castle
Sort nameCastle, Egerton
Given namesEgerton Smith
Family nameCastle
Birth year1858
Death year1920
Floruit1880s-1920
NationalityUnited Kingdom
Editorial notes
He was also active in competitive fencing culture and served as a referee and team official in Olympic-era fencing.

Sources: [Olympedia: Egerton Castle](https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/2000373) | [Schools and Masters of Fencing - Google Books](https://books.google.ws/books?id=qupwNNpubekC) | [Daggers of the Mind](https://www.whitman.edu/fencing/Articles/daggersofthemind.htm)
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The Sword Duel: Its History and Its Practice

Article · 1895 · English

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Saviolo: An Original Play in One Act

Book · 1893 · English

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Schools and Masters of Fence, from the Middle Ages to the End of the Eighteenth Century
Schools and Masters of Fence, from the Middle Ages to the End of the Eighteenth Century

Bibliography · 1892 · English

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Fencing (Cassell's Storehouse of Information)

Article · 1892 · English

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The National Review — “The Story of Swordsmanship”

Article · 1891 · English

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Authority name Egerton Castle
Nationality United Kingdom
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