Miguel Gomes (; born Miguel Barata de Andrade Gomes in 1972 in

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) is a

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master. He graduated in History at the

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, and trained and qualified as ''Maître d'armes'' at the Centre National de Formation à l'Escrime in France. Specialized in

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with the French Master François Rostain (Comédie-Française and Conservatoire National Supérieur d'Art Dramatique) and fencing for cinema with the Master Claude Carliez. In 2000, won the World Championship of Artistic Fencing in

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(as a Choreographer) and in 2002 obtained the title of Portuguese National Champion (as an Athlete - Teams). From 1998 to 2003 represented

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in various World Cups and European Clubs Champions Cups and was ranked worldwide with the

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(FIE). Lived in

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, where frequented the most prestigious Fencing Clubs. Taught fencing at

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as well as at the Centre for High Sporting Performance in Fencing (CREPS d’Île-de-France). Is a historical-military consultant at various institutions. Member of the Lisbon Geographical Society, Portuguese League of Combatants, Historical Society of Portuguese Independence, Lisbon Royal Association, Portuguese Association of Arms Collectors and the Portuguese Napoleonic Association. Was Director of the Portuguese Fencing Association until 2006 (for two mandates) and of the Portuguese Academy of Arms up till 2001. Participated as a fencer in the film "Lagardère" directed by Henry Helman and has directed and choreographed duels and fights for more than twenty plays and TV shows.

Honours

*National Fencing Champion (2002, Portugal) *World Artistic Fencing Champion (Vichy 2000, France)

External links

Official site
* Fencers from Lisbon Portuguese male fencers 1972 births Living people Portuguese stunt performers 20th-century Portuguese sportsmen 21st-century Portuguese sportsmen {{Portugal-fencing-bio-stub