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Latest revision as of 16:16, 5 June 2025

Giovanni Battista Gaiani
Born 16th century
Italy (?)
Died 17th century
Occupation Fencing master
Patron Savoy court
Influences Camillo Agrippa, Viggiani, Ghislieri?
Genres Fencing manual
Language Italian
Notable work(s)

Giovanni Battista Gaiani was an Italian fencing master and soldier during the first half of the 17th century. In 1619 he published two books dedicated to courtiers of Savoy.

According to the introduction of Arte di Maneggiar la Spada a Piedi et a Cavallo, Gaiani had been practising for 26 years at the date of publication, so since 1593. (p. xiii of the introduction)

Additional Resources

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