Filippo Vadi
Filippo Vadi | |
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Illustration from Filippo Vadi's De Arte Gladiatoria Dimicandi, National Central Library of Rome, Codex 1324 | |
| Born | 1425 |
| Died | 1501 |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Employers | |
| Known for | Fencing theorist, Civil servant |
| Notable work | De Arte Gladiatoria Dimicandi (1482-1487) |
Filippo Vadi (Latin: Philippus de Vadis de Pisis; 1425 – 1501) was an Italian fencing master of the 15th century. Together with Fiore dei Liberi, he is one of the earliest Italian masters from whom an extant martial arts manual has survived.