Girard Thibault
Master of Arms
Wallooon fencing master and author of the lavishly illustrated rapier manual Académie de l'Épée (1628).
Quick Facts
Date of Birthca 1574
Date of Death1627
Era17th century
Country of Origin
Netherlands / France
Netherlands / FranceRank / TitleAuthor of Académie de l'Épée
Active Years1610–1627
Biography
Girard Thibault d'Anvers compiled Académie de l'Épée in 1628. The masterpiece adapts Spanish Destreza geometry using intricate mysterious circle diagrams for rapier combat.