Alphonse Kirchhoffer
French fencer (1873–1913)
阿爾方斯·基爾霍費爾
- Born
- 19 December 1873, 11th arrondissement of Paris
- Died
- 30 June 1913, 5th arrondissement of Paris
- Citizenship
- France
- Sport
- fencing
- Occupation
- fencer, fencing master
- Height
- 170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Simon Alphonse Kirchhoffer (December 19, 1873 in Paris – June 30, 1913 in Paris) was a French fencer who competed in the late 19th century and early 20th century.
He participated in Fencing at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris and won the silver medal in the master's foil. He was defeated by Lucien Mérignac in the final.
He would fall victim to a disease that would lead to amputation of both of his feet around 1911. He would then be made Knight of the french Legion of Honour.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| fencing at the 1900 Summer Olympics – men's masters foil |
Awards and honours
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
External links
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