Pierre de Coubertin
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Pierre de Coubertin
Pierre de Frédy, Baron de Coubertinwas a French educator and historian, and founder of the International Olympic Committee. He is considered the father of the modern Olympic Games. Born into a French aristocratic family, he became an academic and studied a broad range of topics, most notably education and history...
NationalityFrench
ProfessionLeader
Date of Birth1 January 1863
CountryFrance
Pierre de Coubertin quotes about
things-in-life victory important
The important thing in life is not victory but combat; it is not to have vanquished but to have fought well.
olympics essentials olympic-spirit
The essential thing is not to have conquered, but to have fought well.