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Pierre de Coubertin (1863-1937) is called the "Father of the Modern Olympics." He was an historian and educator, but he also had an interest in athletics (his favorite sport was Rugby). de Coubertin is the founder of the International Olympic Committee, the governing body of the modern Olympic Games era, which began in 1896.

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Baron Pierre de Coubertin was originally named Pierre de Fredy and was born in France. He is the man who started the modern Olympics. Submitted by boy Genius Dylan Woods (Age 12)

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He is considered to be the father of the modern Olympic_Games.

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