Gonzalo Figueroa y Torres
Pioneer of football in Spain / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gonzalo Figueroa y Torres (19 August 1861 – 18 October 1921) was a Spanish politician of the Restoration, and Mayor of Madrid between 1904 and 1905. He held noble titles such as Count of Mejorada del Campo and Duke of Las Torres.[1] He is best known for being the very first Spanish representative in the International Olympic Committee and as the fundamental head behind the foundation of the Spanish Olympic Committee in 1912.[1]
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Gonzalo Figueroa y Torres | |
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Born | Gonzalo Figueroa y Torres (1861-08-19)19 August 1861 Madrid, Spain |
Died | 18 October 1921(1921-10-18) (aged 60) Lausanne, Switzerland |
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Known for | Introducing association football to Madrid; sports administration |
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Mayor of Madrid | |
In office 1904–1905 | |
Preceded by | Marquis of Lema |
Succeeded by | Eduardo Vincenti y Reguera |
Senator of the Province of Guadalajara | |
In office 1896–1921 | |
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