About Ervin Acel
Lived 1888 – 1958 (aged 69). Ervin Acel was an American and Hungarian fencer.
Ervin Starhemberg Acel (December 18, 1888 – February 24, 1958) was a Hungarian-born American fencer. He competed in the team sabre event at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Abel was born in Hungary and gained his PhD in law from the University of Berlin before moving to the US. After his sporting career, he became an authority on migrant worker law, wrote articles on Eastern European politics for The New York Times, and worked as a secretary for the Amateur Fencers League of America.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ervin Acel?
American fencer (1888–1958)
When was Ervin Acel born?
Ervin Acel was born on 18 December 1888 in Kisvárda.
When did Ervin Acel die?
Ervin Acel died on 24 February 1958 in Poughkeepsie.
What was Ervin Acel's occupation?
Ervin Acel was a fencer.
What nationality was Ervin Acel?
Ervin Acel was American and Hungarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ervin Acel. https://biography.guide/ervin-acel-fencer/
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