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Mediaeval Knight Re-enactor Dies After Impaling Himself On Own Lance
A mediaeval knight re-enactor died in Northern Kentucky Saturday after he impaled himself with his lance during a performance.
Peter Barclay, 52, of Virginia, was performing at the Society for Creative Anachronism event in Williamstown on Saturday when he died, according to Facebook posts. He performed under the name "Master Terafan Greydragon".
John Barclay, his brother, said that the accident happened "when his metal-tipped lance, used for catching rings (not jousting), hit the ground and flipped."
Barclay's brother said the lance hit him in the sternum and impaled him....
His death is listed as an accident.
Cincinnati.com Oct. 9, 2018
