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

Why should I fear death? If I am, death is not. If death is, I am not. Why should I fear that which cannot exist when I do? Epicurus