Jean Cottard
French fencing master
- Born
- 14 July 1926, 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris
- Died
- 1 December 2020, Antibes
- Citizenship
- France
- Sport
- fencing
- Occupation
- fencer
Jean Cottard (14 July 1926 – 1 December 2020) was a French foil fencer. He earned his Master of Arms at Fort Carré in 1949. The coach of Christian d'Oriola, he became the first National Technical Director of France in 1964. He served as a member of the French Federation of Fencing from 1988 until his death.
Awards and honours
- Officer of the Legion of Honour 1993
External links
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