Charles Biscoe
British fencer
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Karl Heinrich Remigius Biscoe (28 June 1875 – 22 December 1948) better known as Charles Henry Biscoe was a German born British fencer, he competed mainly in the épée.[1]
Nickname
CharlieBornKarl Heinrich Remigius Biscoe
28 June 1875
28 June 1875
Frankfurt, Germany
Died22 December 1948 (aged 73)
Cirencester, England
SportFencing
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | Charlie |
| Born | Karl Heinrich Remigius Biscoe 28 June 1875 Frankfurt, Germany |
| Died | 22 December 1948 (aged 73) Cirencester, England |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Fencing |
Biography
He competed at two Olympic Games.[2]
In 1924, he was selected to represent Great Britain at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. He competed in both the individual épée event and the team épée event.[3] Also in 1924, he won the épée title at the British Fencing Championships.[4]
Four years later in 1928 he competed at his second Olympic Games when he took part in the individual épée event and the team épée event again.[3]
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