Léon Jeanty

1876–1971 (age 95)

Biography

Léon Jeanty (1876–1971) was a French fencing master whose expertise and dedication to the art of fencing contributed to the sport's tradition and practice in France. As a master of this classical discipline, he worked to preserve and transmit fencing techniques and values to subsequent generations.

Jeanty's career as a fencing master placed him within France's rich tradition of martial arts and athletic excellence. His burial in Père Lachaise Cemetery honors his contributions to French sporting heritage and his role in maintaining fencing traditions.

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