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Egerton Castle

Castle, Egerton 13 linked works

United Kingdom 1858 - 1920fl. 1884–1920

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.

13 Linked works

10 Works with PDF

2 Chronology points

Previous Authority Giovanni Battista Gaiani Next Authority Nicolas Demeuse

Authority Overview

Authorized nameEgerton Castle

Sort nameCastle, Egerton

Given namesEgerton Smith

Family nameCastle

Birth year1858

Death year1920

Floruitfl. 1884–1920

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)

Generic CASTLE authority 445, including two linked works and five staging entries, consolidated here in quality phase 570.

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Newspaper component: The Sword Duel (Daily Chronicle, 16 March 1895)

Article English United Kingdom PDF

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Authority name Egerton Castle

Nationality United Kingdom

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