| Fullname | Henricus Modestus (Modeste) Cuypers |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 1 April 1883 |
| Birth place | Zichem |
| Death date | 7 March 1944 (aged 60) |
| Death place | Zichem |
| Sport | Fencing |
| Show-medals | yes |
Modeste Cuypers (1 April 1883 – 7 March 1944) was a Belgian fencer.[1] He competed at the 1920 and 1928 Summer Olympics.[2]
Trivia
After his death during World War 2, a street in his hometown Zichem was named after Cuypers. The official street name is "Kapt. M. Cuypersstraat", short for Captain Modest Cuypersstreet.
References
- ^ "Marcel Cuypers". Olympedia. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
- ^ "Marcel Cuypers Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2010.