Philippe Tissié

Philippe Tissié
Born
Philippe Auguste Tissié

(1852-10-18)18 October 1852
Died4 June 1935(1935-06-04) (aged 82)
OccupationPhysician
Known forDromomania
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.