Sebastiano Macchio
Master of Arms / Author
Italian Bolognese fencing master of the turn of the 17th century.
Quick Facts
Date of Birth16. století
Date of Death17. století
Era16th–17th century
Country of Origin
Italy (Bologna)
Italy (Bologna)Rank / TitleAuthor of Istruzione dell'Uso della Spada (1600)
Active Years1590–1620
Biography
Sebastiano Macchio published an instruction manual on single sword and dagger fencing in 1600 in Bologna, bridging Renaissance sidesword with early rapier.