Don Francisco Dayrit Sr.
Filipino fencer
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| Intro | Filipino fencer | |
| Places | Philippines | |
| was | Athlete Fencer | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 15 June 1907 | |
| Death | 17 March 1983 (aged 75 years) | |
| Star sign | Gemini |
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Biography
Don Francisco Limjuco Dayrit Sr., also known as Don Paco, is a Filipino fencer and is dubbed as the Father of Philippine Fencing. He founded the then Philippine Amateur Fencers Association in the 1930s which was incorporated in 1957. He was instrumental for campaigning for the recognition of the sports body by the FIE. The sports body was recognized in 1967. He is one of the personalities included at the FIE Hall of Fame.