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Pierre de Coubertin
Pierre de Coubertin

Pierre de Coubertin, a historian from France, was born on January 1, 1863, and passed away on September 2, 1937. He is hailed as the founder of the modern Olympic Movement and has made significant contributions to the development of international sports. more

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