Moulin Du Val , Nr Vernon France Famous Duel of Honour between ballet impressario Marquis Du Cuevas ( 72 ) and Ballet choreographer Serge Lifar ( 52 ) was settled when the two fought a duel . The Marquis beat his 20 year younger opponent by wounding him on right forearm thus drawing first blood after duel embraced and departed on friendly terms . 30 March 1958