Giovanni Giandomenici

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Giovanni Giandomenici
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NationalityItalian
Died(1932-07-00)July 1932
Sport
SportFencing
Tribute to fencing teacher Giandomenici in February 1925 in Amsterdam

Giovanni Giandomenici (died July 1932) was an Italian fencer and fencing master. He became a known fencing teacher in the Netherlands where he had his first group of pupils in 1910.[1] He founded his own fencing house in Amsterdam. There he trained known fencers, including Olympic medalists and national amateur champions.[2] He also introduced with great success women’s fencing in the Netherlands[1][3] In 1925 his 25th anniversary as fencing master was celebrated.[4] In 1931 he retired and moved back to Italy.[5] Giandomenici died in Italy a year later, in July 1932.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Gevonden in Delpher - Algemeen Handelsblad". www.delpher.nl.
  2. ^ "Gevonden in Delpher - Algemeen Handelsblad". www.delpher.nl.
  3. ^ "Gevonden in Delpher - Algemeen Handelsblad". www.delpher.nl.
  4. ^ "Gevonden in Delpher - Algemeen Handelsblad". www.delpher.nl.
  5. ^ "Heldersche Courant | 2 juli 1931 | pagina 10". Kranten Regionaal Archief Alkmaar.