Henri Davids

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHenri•Davids
Used nameHenri•Davids
Born30 January 1873 in Bruxelles (Brussels), Région de Bruxelles-Capitale (BEL)
Died16 February 1950 in Chipperfield, England (GBR)
AffiliationsTassart's Salle D'Armes, London (GBR)
NOC Great Britain

Biography

Henri Davids was born in Belgium and became a naturalized citizen of Great Britain in 1894. A stockbroker by profession, he was a member of Ernest Tassart’s Salle D’Armes in London when he was chosen to participate in the 1908 London Olympics in the individual épée event.

In 1911, he served on the Stock Exchange Athletic Club committee as a representative for fencing. Davids later resided in Hampstead, London for many years, and was married with one daughter.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1908 Summer Olympics Fencing GBR Henri Davids
Épée, Individual, Men (Olympic) 5 p3 r2/4