About Henri Anspach
Lived 1882 – 1979 (aged 96). Henri Anspach was a Belgian fencer and painter.
Henri Lucien Ernest Eugène Anspach (10 July 1882 in Belgium – 29 March 1979) was a Belgian épée and foil fencer. He was an Olympic champion in team épée.
Olympic fencing career Anspach, who was Jewish, was born in Brussels, Belgium. He competed for the Belgian fencing team at the 1912 Summer Olympics. He won a gold medal in the team épée competition, along with teammates were Jacques Ochs, Gaston Salmon, and brother Paul Anspach.
Anspach also competed on the men's sabre team, which came in fifth.
In individual events, Anspach finished 16th in foil and 12th in épée.
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Who was Henri Anspach?
fencer (1882-1979)
When was Henri Anspach born?
Henri Anspach was born on 10 July 1882 in Brussels.
When did Henri Anspach die?
Henri Anspach died on 29 March 1979 in Portet-sur-Garonne.
What was Henri Anspach's occupation?
Henri Anspach was a fencer and painter.
What nationality was Henri Anspach?
Henri Anspach was Belgian.
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