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Donald McBane

McBane, Donald 1 linked works

United Kingdom 1664 - 17321700s-1728

Scottish soldier, fencing master, and autobiographical martial author best known for `The Expert Sword-Man's Companion`. His career joined military service, prize fighting, personal combat, and public instruction, making him one of the most vivid witnesses to the British martial world of the early eighteenth century.

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2 Chronology points

Previous Authority Henri de Sainct-Didier Next Authority Sir William Hope

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Authorized nameDonald McBane

Sort nameMcBane, Donald

Given namesDonald

Family nameMcBane

Birth year1664

Death year1732

Floruit1700s-1728

NationalityUnited Kingdom

Editorial notes

The birth and death years are widely repeated in modern summaries, but the strongest source base in hand is still his book tradition and derivative reference material rather than a clean archival authority notice.

Sources: [Fallen Rook Publishing: The Expert Sword-Man's Companion, 1728](https://www.fallenrookpublishing.co.uk/books/expert-sword-mans-companion-1728/) | [History.com: Donald McBane](https://www.history.com/articles/these-legendary-fighters-wielded-the-fiercest-swords-in-history) | [Donald McBane (Wikipedia mirror)](https://a.osmarks.net/content/wikipedia_en_all_maxi_2020-08/A/Donald_McBane)

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The expert sword-man's companion; or, the true art of self-defence

Book 1728 English United Kingdom

Book · 1728 · English

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Authority name Donald McBane

Nationality United Kingdom

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