Francis Hepburn Chevallier-Boutell Explained

Francis Hepburn Chevallier-Boutell
Order:President of the
Office:Argentine Football Association
Term Start:1900
Term End:1906
Birth Date:8 June 1851
Birth Place:Aspall, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Death Date:19 February 1937
Death Place:Paignton, United Kingdom
Restingplace:Aspall Cemetery
Nationality: British
Spouse:Rosa Hepburn Chevallier Boutell
Occupation:Chairman
Profession:Engineer

Sir Francis Hepburn Chevallier-Boutell F.R.G.S (1851-1937) was a British engineer and sports manager, who served as President of the Argentine Association Football League between 1900 and 1906.[1]

Biography

Chevallier-Boutell was born in Aspall, Suffolk, England, son of Charles Boutell and Mary Chevallier.[2] He studied at the prestigious private school St John's College. Around 1875, he arrived at the Río de la Plata, where was married to Rosa Granero, born in Montevideo.

Established in Buenos Aires he served as a representative of several British railway companies, including the Anglo-Argentine Tramways Company,[3] and East Argentine Railway.[4] He was member of Club del Progreso, Jockey Club, Círculo de Armas and Lomas Athletic Club.[5]

In 1900, Francis Hepburn Chevallier-Boutell was in charge of the AFA, serving as president of this institution until 1906.[6] He organizes the tournament The Tie Cup Competition, an international tournament played between teams from Argentina and Uruguay.[7]

References

  1. Book: Un siglo de Selección. Clarín.com.
  2. Book: Los Chevallier Boutell en el Río de la Plata. 1998. José Alfredo Chevallier Boutell. 9789879959473.
  3. Book: Registro nacional de la República Argentina. 1930. República Argentina.
  4. Book: Memoria .... 1899. Argentina. Ministerio del Interior.
  5. Book: Guía biográfica Argentina. Argentina (1906).
  6. Book: 22 April 2014. Historia de Nacional. Andres Reyes . 9789974956209.
  7. .Book: Copa Competencia: A 100 años de la gran conquista. Club Nacional de Football.

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