Salvator Fabris (Supreme Master)
Supreme Master of Arms
Italian rapier grandmaster from Padua, fencing master to King Christian IV of Denmark, author of De Lo Schermo (1606).
Quick Facts
Date of Birth1544
Date of Death1618
Era16th–17th century
Country of Origin
Italy / Denmark
Italy / DenmarkRank / TitleAuthor of De Lo Schermo (1606) / Fencing Master to King of Denmark
Active Years1570–1618
Biography
Salvator Fabris of Padua published "De Lo Schermo" in 1606. Fencing master to King Christian IV of Denmark, Fabris introduced forward-leaning body postures (Proceeding with Resolution) and blade engagements.