About Manuel Díaz
Lived 1874 – 1929 (aged 54). Manuel Díaz was a Cuban fencer.
Manuel Dionysios Díaz Martínez (April 8, 1874 – February 20, 1929) was a Cuban fencer who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. He was born in Havana and died in Rochester, Minnesota.
In 1904 he won the gold medal in the individual sabre and team foil competition. He also fenced at Harvard College.
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Who was Manuel Díaz?
Cuban fencer (1874–1929)
When was Manuel Díaz born?
Manuel Díaz was born on 8 April 1874 in Havana.
When did Manuel Díaz die?
Manuel Díaz died on 20 February 1929 in Rochester.
What was Manuel Díaz's occupation?
Manuel Díaz was a fencer.
What nationality was Manuel Díaz?
Manuel Díaz was Cuban.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Manuel Díaz (fencer)
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