Gerhard (Master of Kunst des Fechtens)
Fencing Master
German medieval fencing master, one of the 17 masters of the famed Society of Liechtenauer.
Quick Facts
Date of Birth14. století
Date of Death15. století
Era14th–15th century
Country of Origin
Germany / Holy Roman Empire
Germany / Holy Roman EmpireRank / TitleMember of Society of Liechtenauer
Active Yearsca 1380–1430
Biography
Master Gerhard is documented by Paulus Kal as one of the 17 grandmasters of the Liechtenauer tradition, preserving secret longsword Zettel (verses) in 15th-century Fechtbücher.