Pierre de Coubertin

founder of modern Olympic Games, pedagogue and historian (1863-1937)
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Pierre de Coubertin
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Pierre de Coubertin

Summary

Pierre de Coubertin is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on January 1, 1863[3]. He died in Geneva[4]. He died on September 2, 1937[5]. He worked as a historian[6], pedagogue[7], teacher[8], writer[9], and rugby union match official[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,279 views/month, #6,982 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Pierre de Coubertin…
  • Pierre de Coubertin's place of birth was 7th arrondissement of Paris[12].
  • Pierre de Coubertin died in Geneva[4].
  • Pierre de Coubertin was born on January 1, 1863[3].
  • Pierre de Coubertin died on September 2, 1937[5].
  • Pierre de Coubertin is buried at Bois-de-Vaux Cemetery[13].
  • Pierre de Coubertin's father was Charles Louis de Frédy, Baron de Coubertin[14].
  • Pierre de Coubertin's mother was Marie Marcelle Gigault de Crisenoy[15].
  • Among Pierre de Coubertin's spouses was Marie Rothan[16].
  • Pierre de Coubertin held citizenship in France[17].
  • Pierre de Coubertin worked as a historian[6].
  • Pierre de Coubertin's professions included pedagogue[7].
  • Pierre de Coubertin worked as a teacher[8].
  • Pierre de Coubertin's professions included writer[9].
  • Pierre de Coubertin worked as a rugby union match official[10].
  • Pierre de Coubertin worked as a politician[18].
  • Pierre de Coubertin held the position of president of the International Olympic Committee[19].
  • Pierre de Coubertin held the position of president[20].
  • Pierre de Coubertin was educated at École Libre des Sciences Politiques[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Pierre de Coubertin is modern pentathlon[22].
  • Pierre de Coubertin received the Knight Officer of the Order of the Polar Star[23].
  • Pierre de Coubertin received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[24].
  • Pierre de Coubertin received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Phoenix[25].
  • Pierre de Coubertin received the Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[26].
  • Pierre de Coubertin received the Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Paris[2], a commune of France[28], in France[29], founded in -0300[30] and 7th arrondissement of Paris[12], a municipal arrondissement of France[31], in France[32], founded in 1860[33]. Pierre de Coubertin was born on January 1, 1863[3]. His father was Charles Louis de Frédy, Baron de Coubertin[14]. His mother was Marie Marcelle Gigault de Crisenoy[15].

Education

Pierre de Coubertin's education included a stint at École Libre des Sciences Politiques[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], pedagogue[7], teacher[8], writer[9], rugby union match official[10], and politician[18]. Positions held include president of the International Olympic Committee[19], a position[34], founded in 1894[35] and president[20], a corporate title[36].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Pierre de Coubertin is modern pentathlon[22]. Things named for him include Pierre de Coubertin Medal[37], an Olympic award[38], founded in 1997[39]; Stade Pierre de Coubertin[40], a stadium[41], in Switzerland[42]; and 2190 Coubertin[43], an asteroid[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Officer of the Order of the Polar Star[23], a grade of an order[45], in Sweden[46]; Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[24], a grade of an order[47], in Norway[48]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Phoenix[25], a grade of an order[49], in Greece[50], founded in 1926[51]; Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[26], a grade of an order[52], in Finland[53], founded in 1919[54]; Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[27], a grade of an order[55], in Netherlands[56], founded in 1892[57]; and 2nd Class Order of the Crown[58], a grade of an order[59], in Prussia[60].

Personal Life

Pierre de Coubertin was married to Marie Rothan[16].

Death and Burial

Pierre de Coubertin died on September 2, 1937[5]. He passed away in Geneva[4]. He is buried at Bois-de-Vaux Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Pierre de Coubertin ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,279 views/month, #6,982 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

He is credited with the discovery of modern pentathlon[63], an Olympic sport[64], founded in 1912[65]. Entities named for him include Pierre de Coubertin Medal[37], an Olympic award[38], founded in 1997[39]; Stade Pierre de Coubertin[40], a stadium[41], in Switzerland[42]; and 2190 Coubertin[43], an asteroid[44].

FAQs

Where was Pierre de Coubertin born?

Pierre de Coubertin was born in Paris[2].

Where did Pierre de Coubertin die?

Pierre de Coubertin passed away in Geneva[4].

Who were Pierre de Coubertin's parents?

Pierre de Coubertin's father was Charles Louis de Frédy, Baron de Coubertin[14]. Pierre de Coubertin's mother was Marie Marcelle Gigault de Crisenoy[15].

Who was Pierre de Coubertin married to?

Pierre de Coubertin's spouses include Marie Rothan[16].

What did Pierre de Coubertin do for work?

Pierre de Coubertin worked as historian[6], pedagogue[7], teacher[8], writer[9], and rugby union match official[10].

Where did Pierre de Coubertin go to school?

Pierre de Coubertin was educated at École Libre des Sciences Politiques[21].

What awards did Pierre de Coubertin receive?

Honors received include Knight Officer of the Order of the Polar Star[23], Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[24], Grand Cross of the Order of the Phoenix[25], and Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[26].

What did Pierre de Coubertin discover?

Pierre de Coubertin is credited as discoverer of modern pentathlon[63].

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  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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