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Herbert Huntingdon

1898 – 1968

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About Herbert Huntingdon

Lived 1898 – 1968 (aged 69–70). Herbert Huntingdon was a British fencer.

Herbert Francis Searancke Huntington OBE (15 January 1888 – 1968) was a British fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1920 Summer Olympics.

In addition to fencing, Huntington was a boxer and, in 1912, the Army and Navy Officers' middleweight champion. During World War I, Huntington served as a superintendent of physical training and was mentioned in dispatches while serving with the 2nd Welsh Regiment in France. In 1920, in addition to competing in the Summer Olympics, he was the Services middleweight and heavyweight boxing champion.

In 1921, he won the épée title at the British Fencing Championships and won the Services heavyweight boxing title. He served at command headquarters before he retired in 1923 and later received an OBE.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Herbert Huntingdon?

fencer

When was Herbert Huntingdon born?

Herbert Huntingdon was born on 15 January 1898 in Penarth.

When did Herbert Huntingdon die?

Herbert Huntingdon died in 1968.

What was Herbert Huntingdon's occupation?

Herbert Huntingdon was a fencer.

What nationality was Herbert Huntingdon?

Herbert Huntingdon was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Herbert Huntingdon

· Wikidata: Q16006585

· DBpedia: Herbert Huntington (fencer)

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