Osiier, Ellen (1890–1962)
Osiier, Ellen (1890–1962)
Danish fencer. Name variations: Ellen Ottilia Osiier; Ellen Osiier-Thomsen. Born Aug 13, 1890; died Sept 1962; m. Dr. Ivan Osiier (1888–1965, Olympic fencer who won a gold medal for indiv. epee in Stockholm in 1912).
Became the 1st female Olympic fencing champion, winning the gold medal for individual foil in Paris (1924).
See also Women in World History.
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