About Béla Békessy
Lived 1875 – 1916 (aged 40). Béla Békessy was a Hungarian fencer.
Béla Békessy (16 November 1875 – 6 July 1916) was a Hungarian épée, foil and sabre fencer. He won a silver medal in the individual sabre event at the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was killed in action during World War I.
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Who was Béla Békessy?
fencer (1875–1916)
When was Béla Békessy born?
Béla Békessy was born on 16 November 1875 in Debrecen.
When did Béla Békessy die?
Béla Békessy died on 6 July 1916 in Volhynia.
What was Béla Békessy's occupation?
Béla Békessy was a fencer.
What nationality was Béla Békessy?
Béla Békessy was Hungarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Béla Békessy. https://biography.guide/bela-bekessy/
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