Nicoletto Giganti
Master of Arms / Author
Venetian Renaissance rapier fencing master, author of the popular 1606 manual Scola, overo Teatro.
Quick Facts
Date of Birth16. století
Date of Death17. století
Era17th century
Country of Origin
Italy (Venice)
Italy (Venice)Rank / TitleAuthor of Scola, overo Teatro (1606)
Active Years1600–1625
Biography
Nicoletto Giganti of Venice published "Scola, overo Teatro" in 1606. His systematic instructions on the rapier lunge and counter-thrusts were translated into French and German.