Leo Nardus
Dutch Olympic fencer and art dealer-collector, plundered by Nazis because Jewish (1868-1955)
- Born
- 5 May 1868, Utrecht
- Died
- 12 June 1955, La Marsa
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Sport
- chess
- Occupation
- painter, chess player, fencer, art collector, draftsperson
Leonardus Nardus (5 May 1868 – 12 June 1955) was a Dutch fencer, impressionist painter and art collector of Jewish origin whose considerable collection was looted by the Nazis. He won a bronze medal in the team épée event at the 1912 Summer Olympics. Nardus had connections to the chess world as well.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | 1912 |
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q1642398 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.