Philippe Tissié
Philippe Tissié | |
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| Born | Philippe Auguste Tissié 18 October 1852 |
| Died | 4 June 1935 (aged 82) |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Known for | Dromomania Physical education |
Philippe Auguste Tissié (1852–1935) was one of the first neuropsychiatrists in France. Together with Pierre de Coubertin and Paschal Grousset, he was the founder of French physical education, developing the schooling system to include sports and games. He was awarded the Legion of Honor in 1932.