Capt. Albertson Van Zo Post

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Capt. Albertson Van Zo Post

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, United States
Death: January 23, 1938 (71)
New York, New York, New York, United States
Place of Burial: Bronx County, NY, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of Col. Henry Alberton Van Zo Post, USA and Caroline Burnet Post
Brother of Nathalie McLean Post; Edwin Main Post; Garrard Post; Maud Evelyn Post; Carolyn Beatrice Post and 1 other
Half brother of Laura Josephine Post and Maria Jephson O'Connor

Occupation: Civil Engineer and Olympic Fencer
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About Capt. Albertson Van Zo Post

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albertson_Van_Zo_Post

Albertson Van Zo Post (July 28, 1866 – January 23, 1938) was an American fencer who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and died in New York City.

He was the son of Henry A. V. Post, an engineer and sharpshooter officer during the American Civil War.

In 1904 he won the gold medal in the singlestick and team foil competition, silver in individual foil and bronze in individual épée and individual sabre.

Eight years later in Stockholm he reached to the quarterfinals in individual foil, individual épée and individual sabre and did not advance from first round in the team épée competition.

He wrote two novels, Retz (1908) and Diana Ardway (1913).

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Capt. Albertson Van Zo Post's Timeline

1866
July 28, 1866
Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, United States
1938
January 23, 1938
Age 71
New York, New York, New York, United States
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Bronx County, NY, United States