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Father of the Olympics-Coubertin

Pierre De Coubertin was born on 1 year 1 month 1863. At an early age, he showed his interest in literature, history, education and sociology. At the age of 24, Pierre De Coubertin gave up his army and his political career. He decided to launch a massive education reform movement. At the age of 25, he started his life's work.

We would also like to thank him for organizing the Olympic Games, thanks to his methodical and rigorous thinking and his extensive understanding of the wishes and needs of young people. The Olympic charter and agreement, as well as the oath of athletes, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games are all his work. In addition, until 1925, he personally presided over the International Olympic Committee.

The title of honorary president of the Olympic Games was awarded to him in 1925 until his death in 1937. Decided not to award this honor to other presidents. The revival of the Olympic Games is only a small part of Baron Coubertin's work. In addition to numerous publications devoted to sports technology and teaching, he is also the author of important historical, political and sociological studies. His works total over 60,000 pages.

He died in Geneva on September 2, and spent all his property on his ideals. He is regarded as one of the great men of the 20th century. According to his last wish, his heart was buried in Olympia, Greece, under the marble monument commemorating the revival of the Olympic Games.