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Pierre de Coubertin

Pierre de Coubertin (1863–1937) was a French historian, pedagogue and teacher.

Also recorded as Baron Pierre de Coubertin.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Charles Pierre Frédy de Coubertin.

Also worked under the name Georges Hohrod and Martin Eschbach.

Born at Paris in 1863, died at Geneva in 1937.

In detail

Pierre de Coubertin studied at École Libre des Sciences Politiques. the recorded working language is French.

Positions recorded include president of the International Olympic Committee and president. Membership is recorded of International Olympic Committee, Glory of sport and World Rugby Hall of Fame.

Works named in the authority record are modern pentathlon.

Distinctions recorded are Knight Officer of the Order of the Polar Star, Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎, Grand Cross of the Order of the Phoenix and Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Pierre de Coubertin”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q82984: Pierre de Coubertin

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