Pierre de Coubertin

Charles Pierre de Frédy, Baron de Coubertin, best known as Pierre de Coubertin (1863 – 1937), was a French educator and historian.
==Biography==
Coubertin was convinced of the parallel importance of the development of mind and body, and he saw this ideal in ancient Greek culture. He had the idea to revive the Games of Olympia, and started to promote this notion. He is known as the father of the modern Olympic Games.Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – Elis: The Olympic Heritage 
==Appearances==
*Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece 
==References==
zh:皮埃尔·德·顾拜旦
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