Pierre de Coubertin
founder of modern Olympic Games, pedagogue and historian (1863-1937)
Pierre de Coubertin was born on January 1, 1863 in 7th arrondissement of Paris and died on September 2, 1937 in Geneva, aged 74. Recorded occupations: historian, pedagogue, teacher, writer, rugby union match official and politician. Country of citizenship: France. Positions held include president of the International Olympic Committee and president. Notable works include “modern pentathlon”. Educated at École Libre des Sciences Politiques. Honours include Knight Officer of the Order of the Polar Star, Commander of the Order of St. Olav, Grand Cross of the Order of the Phoenix, Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland, Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau and 2nd Class Order of the Crown with the Star. Member of International Olympic Committee, Glory of sport, World Rugby Hall of Fame and Éclaireurs français.
- Born
- January 1, 1863 · 7th arrondissement of Paris
- Died
- September 2, 1937 · Geneva
- Age at death
- 74
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- historian, pedagogue, teacher, writer, rugby union match official, politician
- Positions held
- president of the International Olympic Committee, president
- Notable works
- modern pentathlon
- Education
- École Libre des Sciences Politiques
- Honours
- Knight Officer of the Order of the Polar Star, Commander of the Order of St. Olav, Grand Cross of the Order of the Phoenix, Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland, Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau, 2nd Class Order of the Crown with the Star
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- 93 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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