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Jules Rimet
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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.
Quick Facts 3rd President of FIFA, Preceded by ...
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 |
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Born | (1873-10-14)14 October 1873 Theuley, Franche-Comté, France |
Died | 16 October 1956(1956-10-16) (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.