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Armand Massard

1884 – 1971

French fencer

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About Armand Massard

Lived 1884 – 1971 (aged 86). Armand Massard was a French fencer, writer, sports journalist, fencing master, journalist and playwright.

Armand Émile Nicolas Massard (1 December 1884 – 8 April 1971) was a French épée fencer who competed at the 1920, 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics. In 1920 he won an individual gold and team bronze medal, and in 1928 he earned a team silver medal.

Massard was a journalist and the editor-in-chief of La Presse, La Liberté and Le Figaro. He was president of the French Fencing Federation and of the Comité National Olympique et Sportif Français from 1933 to 1967. In 1946 he became a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and in 1969 its honorary member; he served as the IOC Executive Board Member in 1950–51 and 1956–57, and as Vice-President in 1952–55. Massard was also Vice-President of the Municipal Council of Paris.

Olympic events 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp Fencing – Épée, individual – Gold medal Fencing – Épée, team – Bronze medal 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris Fencing – Épée, individual 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam Fencing – Épée, individual Fencing – Épée, team – Silver medal

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Municipal councillor of Paris
Awards
Officer of the Legion of Honour; Croix de guerre 1914–1918; Order of the Francisque

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Armand Massard's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Armand Massard?

French fencer (1884–1971)

When was Armand Massard born?

Armand Massard was born on 1 December 1884 in 14th arrondissement of Paris.

When did Armand Massard die?

Armand Massard died on 8 April 1971 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Armand Massard's occupation?

Armand Massard was a fencer, writer, sports journalist, fencing master, journalist and playwright.

What nationality was Armand Massard?

Armand Massard was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Armand Massard

· Wikidata: Q677758

· DBpedia: Armand Massard

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