Descripción
Autograph note signed, one page (with an affixed magazine picture), 5 x 3,5 inch - affixed on slightly larger cardboard, August 1936, to an unknown correspondent - concerning his stay in Hradec Králové (Czech Republic), written, signed and dated in dark ink "Pierre de Coubertin - Aout 1936", attractively mounted (removable) for fine display with a photograph of Pierre de Coubertin (altogether 8,25 x 11,75 inch), with very mild signs of wear - in nearly very fine condition.
"Je garde de mon bref passage à Hradec Králové (mai 1925) le meilleur souvenir
Pierre de Coubertin - Aout 1936"
Translated:
"I have the fondest memories of my brief stay in Hradec Králové (May 1925).
Pierre de Coubertin - August 1936"
Más información sobre la persona
Profession:
(1863-1937) French educator and historian, and founder of the International Olympic Committee
Year of Birth: 1863
Pierre de Coubertin was a French educator and historian, best known for being the founder of the International Olympic Committee. He was born on January 1, 1863, in Paris, France into a prominent aristocratic family. Coubertin had a passion for physical education and believed in the power of sports to bring people together in peace and understanding.
He gained international recognition in 1894 when he organized the first modern Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. This event marked the beginning of the modern Olympic movement and solidified Coubertin's legacy as the driving force behind the revival of the ancient games.
Throughout his life, Coubertin dedicated himself to promoting the values of sportsmanship, fair play, and international cooperation. He believed that through sports, people could forge connections and build bridges across cultural and political divides.
Coubertin's vision for the Olympic Games was to create a platform for athletes from around the world to come together and compete in a spirit of unity and friendship. He believed that the Olympics could transcend national boundaries and promote a message of peace and understanding.
After stepping down from his role as president of the International Olympic Committee in 1925, Coubertin continued to advocate for the spread of physical education and sportsmanship. He passed away on September 2, 1937, but his legacy lives on through the enduring spirit of the Olympic Games.
In recognition of his contributions to the world of sports, Pierre de Coubertin was posthumously inducted into the Olympic Hall of Fame in 2010. His vision and passion for the Olympic movement continue to inspire generations of athletes and spectators around the world.
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