About Kate Mahaut
Lived 1908 – 1988 (aged 80). Kate Mahaut was a Danish fencer.
Kate Yvonne Holgersen-Mahaut-Thorsen (16 January 1908 – 2 March 1988) was a Danish fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil events at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.
She was part of the team that won the World Cup in foil for women in 1947 and 1948.
She was married with the French fencer Leonce Mahaut until his death in 1950, and married for a second time to Adolph Thorsen in 1960.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Kate Mahaut?
Danish fencer (1908–1988)
When was Kate Mahaut born?
Kate Mahaut was born on 16 January 1908 in Frederiksberg.
When did Kate Mahaut die?
Kate Mahaut died on 2 March 1988 in Frederiksberg.
What was Kate Mahaut's occupation?
Kate Mahaut was a fencer.
What nationality was Kate Mahaut?
Kate Mahaut was Danish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kate Mahaut. https://biography.guide/kate-mahaut/
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