Robert Guérin - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert Guérin | |
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1st President of FIFA | |
In office 23 May 1904 – 4 June 1906 | |
Preceded by | None (position established) |
Succeeded by | Daniel Burley Woolfall |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Guérin 28 June 1876 |
Died | 19 March 1952 | (aged 75)
Nationality | French |
Occupation | Manager Football administrator |
Robert Guérin (28 June 1876 – 19 March 1952) was a French journalist. He was the 1st President and one of the founders of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). On 23 May 1904, Guérin (then just 28 years old) was elected president and remained in his post for two years.