Jules Rimet
Jules Rimet (French pronunciation: [ʒyl ʁimɛ]; 14 October 1873 – 16 October 1956) was a French football administrator. He was the 3rd President of FIFA from 1921 to 1954. He is FIFA's longest-serving president, in office for 33 years. He was the president of the French Football Federation from 1919 to 1942.
Jules Rimet | |
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 Jules Rimet, photographed in 1920 | |
| 3rd President of FIFA | |
| In office 1 March 1921 – 21 June 1954 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Burley Woolfall |
| Succeeded by | Rodolphe Seeldrayers |
| President of FFF | |
| In office 1919–1942 | |
| Succeeded by | Henri Jevain |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 October 1873 Theuley, Franche-Comté, France |
| Died | 16 October 1956 (aged 83) Suresnes, Île-de-France, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Profession | Football administrator |
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The Jules Rimet Trophy was named in his honor. He also founded the French football club Red Star Saint-Ouen.
Other websites
- Jules Rimet at Find a Grave
- Jean-Yves Guillain, La Coupe du monde de football, l'œuvre de Jules Rimet, Éditions Amphora, 1998
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