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Pierre de Coubertin was born in Paris, France, on January 1, 1863. He was a French aristocrat, historian, and educator, best known as the founder of the modern Olympic Games. Coubertin was deeply influenced by the ideals of ancient Greece and believed that physical education and athletic competition could foster international understanding and promote peace. He envisioned a revival of the ancient Olympic Games, not just as a sporting event, but as a festival that would bring together athletes from around the world to compete in a spirit of fair play and camaraderie.
After extensive research and travel, Coubertin presented his ideas at a congress held at the Sorbonne in