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Pierre de Frédy, Baron de Coubertin (January 1, 1863 – September 2, 1937) was a Frenchpedagogue and historian, better known as the “Father of the Olympics." Coubertin was active in many sports and regarded sports as playing an essential role in the development of character.

He also believed that world peace would be furthered through sports competitions.

He was the primary force in the revival of the Olympic Games in 1896, nearly 1,500 years after the closing of the original games in Athens.

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As "le Renovateur" (the reviver) of the Olympic Games, Pierre de Coubertin influenced the entire world, bringing people of all nations, races, and cultures closer together in a common pursuit of excellence in sports.

Biography

Early life

Pierre de Coubertin was born in Paris, France, on January 1, 1863, into an aristocratic family.

He was the third child of Charles Louis de Frédy and Agathe-Gabrielle de Mirville. He spent many of his summers in the family Château de Mirvi