Pierre de Coubertin
Founder of the modern Olympic Games
ποΈJanuary 1, 1863 - September 2, 1937
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πBiography
Pierre de Coubertin was a French educator and historian, best known as the founder of the International Olympic Committee and the father of the modern Olympic Games.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Founded the International Olympic Committee
- β¦Revived the Olympic Games
- β¦Designed the Olympic rings
π¬Famous Quotes
"The important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle.
"Holding an Olympic Games means evoking history.
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