Zsolt Vadaszffy
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Zsolt Ferenc Vadaszffy, (April 3, 1937 – May 3, 2008) was a Hungarian
foil
fencer
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As a young man, Zsolt was Hungarian Foil Champion. He was born in Budapest
, Hungary
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Zsolt escaped the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, and travelled to England, where he was to make his home.
In the UK, he found employment as a fencing coach, particularly in the film industry. His involvement led to a number of minor film roles including as the Prison Doctor in The Ipcress File
.
Zsolt was UK Professional Épée Champion, and was the British Under-20 coach for 8 years. Pupils included Justin Pitman, Laurent Harper and Bruce Dickinson
.
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
foil
Foil (fencing)
A foil is a type of weapon used in fencing. It is the most common weapon in terms of usage in competition, and is usually the choice for elementary classes for fencing in general.- Components:...
fencer
Fencing
Fencing, which is also known as modern fencing to distinguish it from historical fencing, is a family of combat sports using bladed weapons.Fencing is one of four sports which have been featured at every one of the modern Olympic Games...
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As a young man, Zsolt was Hungarian Foil Champion. He was born in Budapest
Budapest
Budapest is the capital of Hungary. As the largest city of Hungary, it is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre. In 2011, Budapest had 1,733,685 inhabitants, down from its 1989 peak of 2,113,645 due to suburbanization. The Budapest Commuter...
, Hungary
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
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Zsolt escaped the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, and travelled to England, where he was to make his home.
In the UK, he found employment as a fencing coach, particularly in the film industry. His involvement led to a number of minor film roles including as the Prison Doctor in The Ipcress File
The Ipcress File (film)
The Ipcress File is a 1965 British espionage film directed by Sidney J. Furie and starring Michael Caine, Guy Doleman, and Nigel Green. The screenplay by Bill Canaway and James Doran was based on Len Deighton's 1962 novel, The IPCRESS File. It has won critical acclaim and a BAFTA award for best...
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Zsolt was UK Professional Épée Champion, and was the British Under-20 coach for 8 years. Pupils included Justin Pitman, Laurent Harper and Bruce Dickinson
Bruce Dickinson
Paul Bruce Dickinson is an English singer, songwriter, airline pilot, fencer, broadcaster, author, screenwriter, actor and marketing director, best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden....
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