Juan Antonio Samaranch
Don Juan Antonio Samaranch y Torelló, 1st Marquis of Samaranch (17 July 1920 – 21 April 2010) was a Spanish sports administrator. He served as the seventh President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from 1980 to 2001.[1][2][3]
Juan Antonio Samaranch Joan Antoni Samaranch | |
|---|---|
 Samaranch at the 2000 Summer Olympics | |
| 7th President of the International Olympic Committee | |
| In office 1980 – 16 July 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Morris |
| Succeeded by | Jacques Rogge |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 July 1920 Barcelona, Spain |
| Died | 21 April 2010 (aged 89) Barcelona, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Spouse(s) | Maria Teresa Salisachs Rowe (1955–2000; her death) |
| Children | Juan Antonio, Maria Teresa |
| Residence | Barcelona, Spain |
| Alma mater | IESE |
| Occupation | Sports administrator Diplomat |
| Awards |  |
Samaranch died of cardio-respiratory failure on 21 April 2010, aged 89.[4]
References
- Obituary The Times, 22 April 2010.
- Obituary The Guardian, 22 April 2010.
- Juan Antonio Samaranch – The Independent Obituary – 22 April 2010 (By Martin Childs)
- "Juan Antonio Samaranch mor a Barcelona", El Periódico de Catalunya, 21 April 2010.
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