Pierre de Coubertin

Founder of modern olympic games, pedagogue and historian (1863-1937).

Born January 1st, 1863 in 7th arrondissement of Paris. [ref]

Died September 2nd, 1937 at 74 years old in Geneva. [ref]

Occupations
historian, organizational founder, pedagogue, politician, rugby union match official, sports official, teacher, writer

Even trees do not die without a groan. Henry David Thoreau