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Aladár Gerevich

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Also known as Aladar Gerevich

Hungarian fencer (1910-1991)

Key facts

Born
( 1910-03-16 ) 16 March 1910, Jászberény , Kingdom of Hungary , Austria-Hungary
Died
14 May 1991 (1991-05-14) (aged 81), Budapest , Hungary
Height
1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight
78 kg (172 lb)
Sport
Fencing
Club
Magyar Atlétikai Club , Csepeli MTK , Budapesti Vörös Meteor SK

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Aladár
Gender
male
Citizenship
Hungary
Place of birth
Jászberény
Place of death
Budapest
Occupation
fencer
Languages spoken
Hungarian
Sport
fencing
Mass
78
Image
Aladár Gerevich (1960).jpg
Height
177
Residence
Jászberény
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date of birth
1910-03-16
date of death
1991-05-14
Commons category
Aladár Gerevich
place of burial
Farkasréti Cemetery
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Encyclopedic overview

Aladár Gerevich (16 March 1910 – 14 May 1991) was a Hungarian fencer, regarded as "the greatest Olympic swordsman ever". He won seven gold medals in sabre at six different Olympic Games.

Biography

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