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Pierre de Coubertin

Pierre de CoubertinBorn: Jan. 1, 1863French educator father of the Modern Olympic Games; IOC president from 1896-1925.Died: Sept. 2, 1937Dave DeBusschereD - FAnita DeFrantz

Du Pont, Pierre Samuel

(Encyclopedia) Du Pont, Pierre Samuel, 1870–1954, American industrialist, b. Wilmington, Del., grad. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1890. Du Pont worked as a chemist with the family's company…

Flourens, Pierre

(Encyclopedia) Flourens, Pierre (Marie Jean Pierre Flourens)Flourens, Pierrepyĕr fl&oomacr;räNsˈ [key], 1794–1867, French physiologist. He demonstrated the respiratory center in the medulla and…

Saint Pierre, town, St. Pierre and Miquelon

(Encyclopedia) Saint PierreSaint PierresăN pyĕr [key], town (2006 pop. 5,509), capital of the French territorial collectivity of St. Pierre and Miquelon, on the E coast of St. Pierre island. St.…

Pierre

(Encyclopedia) PierrePierrepēr [key], city (1990 pop. 12,906), state capital (since 1889) and seat of Hughes co., central S.Dak., on the east bank of the Missouri River, opposite Fort Pierre; inc.…

Pierre Koenig 2004 Deaths

Pierre KoenigAge: 78 modern architect known for his industrial-style glass-and-steel homes, most of which grace southern California. His Case Study House #22 is one of the most photographed…

Pierre Salinger 2004 Deaths

Pierre SalingerAge: 79 award-winning journalist who served as President Kennedy's White House press secretary from 1961 to 1964. He oversaw the first live televised presidential news…

Jean-Pierre Leduc Biography

Jean-Pierre LeducAge: 45 a French cyclist competing in the Dakar-Agades-Dakar rally; the rally claimed its 34th fatality since the inaugural event in 1979; of injuries sustained when he fell…

Pierre Trudeau 2000 Deaths

Pierre TrudeauAge: 80 charismatic Canadian lawyer and politician who served as prime minister from 1968 to 1979 and again from 1980 to 1984. Known for his liberal views, Trudeau established…

Saint Pierre and Miquelon Map

  Saint Pierre and Miquelon Profile: History · Government · Economy · Population €¦ Saint Pierre and Miquelon Information Encyclopedia: Saint Pierre and…