About Egon Franke
Lived 1935 – 2022 (aged 86). Egon Franke was a Polish fencer.
Egon Johann Franke (23 October 1935 – 30 March 2022) was a Polish fencer and Olympic champion in foil competition. He won a gold medal in the individual foil at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. He also received a team silver medal in 1964 and a bronze medal in 1968.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Egon Franke?
Polish fencer (1935–2022)
When was Egon Franke born?
Egon Franke was born on 23 October 1935 in Gliwice.
When did Egon Franke die?
Egon Franke died on 30 March 2022 in Turin.
What was Egon Franke's occupation?
Egon Franke was a fencer.
What nationality was Egon Franke?
Egon Franke was Polish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Egon Franke (fencer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Egon Franke. https://biography.guide/egon-franke-fencer/
MLA: "Egon Franke." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/egon-franke-fencer/.
Chicago: "Egon Franke." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/egon-franke-fencer/.
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