Pierre de Coubertin
(1863-1937)

Founder of modern Olympic Games, pedagogue and historian (1863-1937) – Pierre de Coubertin was born in Paris (Capital of France) on January 1st, 1863 and died in Geneva (City in Switzerland and capital of its canton) on September 2nd, 1937 at the age of 74. Today Pierre de Coubertin would be 161 years old.

Age

how old was Pierre de Coubertin when he died?

Pierre de Coubertin died in 1937 at the age of 74.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 1st, 1863 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Paris Capital of France
Death Date	September 2nd, 1937 (Thursday)
Death place	Geneva City in Switzerland and capital of its canton
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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Pierre de Coubertin

Birthday

When was Pierre de Coubertin born?

Pierre de Coubertin was born on January 1st, 1863.

Death

When did Pierre de Coubertin die?

Pierre de Coubertin died on September 2nd, 1937 at the age of 74 in Geneva (City in Switzerland and capital of its canton). Today Pierre de Coubertin would be 161 years old.