László Borsody
Hungarian fencing master
- Born
- 6 September 1878, Farmos
- Died
- 25 January 1939, Budapest
- Citizenship
- Hungary
- Sport
- fencing
- Occupation
- fencer
László Borsody (born Béla Pfeffer; September 6, 1878 in Farmos, Kingdom of Hungary – January 25, 1939 in Budapest, Hungary) was a Hungarian fencing master who is acknowledged in Hungary as being one of the greatest fencing masters of all time. He is the primary creator of the modern Hungarian style of saber fencing which is believed to be the reason for Hungarian success for half a century, winning them gold medals at the World Championships and Olympics. He was the teacher of many excellent Hungarian fencing masters whose influence has been felt throughout the world.
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