Ivan, Viscount d'Oyley
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Ivan, Viscount d'Oyley, born Alastair Ivan Ladislaus Lucidus Evans, (2 February 1880 – 26 May 1904) was an American who competed for France at the Olympics in fencing
. He competed in the individual épée event at the 1900 Summer Olympics
. He inherited the title of Viscount from his father, an American dentist, Dr. John Henry Evans. Dr. Evans worked on Pope Leo XIII
, who gave him the title of the Marquis d'Oyley. Viscount d'Oyley killed himself from a self-inflicted gunshot.
Fencing
Fencing, which is also known as modern fencing to distinguish it from historical fencing, is a family of combat sports using bladed weapons.Fencing is one of four sports which have been featured at every one of the modern Olympic Games...
. He competed in the individual épée event at the 1900 Summer Olympics
1900 Summer Olympics
The 1900 Summer Olympics, today officially known as the Games of the II Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1900 in Paris, France. No opening or closing ceremonies were held; competitions began on May 14 and ended on October 28. The Games were held as part of...
. He inherited the title of Viscount from his father, an American dentist, Dr. John Henry Evans. Dr. Evans worked on Pope Leo XIII
Pope Leo XIII
Pope Leo XIII , born Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci to an Italian comital family, was the 256th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, reigning from 1878 to 1903...
, who gave him the title of the Marquis d'Oyley. Viscount d'Oyley killed himself from a self-inflicted gunshot.