William Penny Brookes
Surgeon and magistrate
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William Penny Brookes was an English surgeon, magistrate, botanist, and educationalist especially known for founding the Wenlock Olympian Games, inspiring the modern Olympic Games, and for his promotion of physical education and personal... Wikipedia
Born: August 13, 1809, Much Wenlock, United Kingdom
Died: December 11, 1895 (age 86 years), Much Wenlock, United Kingdom
Education: University of Paris
Known for: founder of Wenlock Olympian Society Annual Games, founding father of International Olympic Movement