Miguel Gomes (fencer)
Miguel Gomes (Portuguese pronunciation: [miˈɣɛɫ ˈɡomɨʃ]) is a Portuguese fencing Master, born Miguel Barata de Andrade Gomes.
Born in Lisbon in 1972, where he graduated in History. Trained and qualified in France as “Maître d'armes” (Centre National de Formation à l'Escrime).
Specialized in Stage combat 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 Vichy (as a Choreographer) and in 2002 obtained the title of Portuguese National Champion (as an Athlete - Teams). From 1998 to 2003 represented Portugal in various World Cups and European Clubs Champions Cups and was ranked worldwide with the International Fencing Federation (FIE).
Lived in Paris, where frequented the most prestigious Fencing Clubs. Taught fencing at École Polytechnique 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)