Francis Hepburn Chevallier-Boutell
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]
Francis Hepburn Chevallier-Boutell | |
|---|---|
 F. H. Chevallier-Boutell | |
| President of the Argentine Football Association | |
| In office 1900–1906 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 June 1851 Aspall, Suffolk, United Kingdom |
| Died | 19 February 1937 Paignton, United Kingdom |
| Resting place | Aspall Cemetery |
| Spouse | Rosa Hepburn Chevallier Boutell |
| Occupation | Chairman |
| Profession | Engineer |
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
- Un siglo de Selección. Clarín.com.
- Los Chevallier Boutell en el Río de la Plata. José Alfredo Chevallier Boutell. 1998. ISBN 9789879959473.
- Registro nacional de la República Argentina. República Argentina. 1930.
- Memoria ... Argentina. Ministerio del Interior. 1899.
- Guía biográfica Argentina. Argentina (1906).
- Historia de Nacional. Andres Reyes. 22 April 2014. ISBN 9789974956209.
- .Copa Competencia: A 100 años de la gran conquista. Club Nacional de Football.