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'''Jules Rimet''' (14 October 1873 – 16 October 1956) was president of the [[French Football Federation]] from 1919 to 1946 and of [[FIFA]] from 1921 to 1954, making him FIFA's longest serving president, having served for 33 years. He was born in [[Theuley]], [[France]]. |
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On Rimet's initiative, the first [[FIFA World Cup]] was held in [[1930 FIFA World Cup|1930]]. The [[FIFA World Cup Trophy|Jules Rimet Trophy]] was named in his honour. He also founded one of France's oldest teams, [[Red Star Saint-Ouen]]. |
On Rimet's initiative, the first [[FIFA World Cup]] was held in [[1930 FIFA World Cup|1930]]. The [[FIFA World Cup Trophy|Jules Rimet Trophy]] was named in his honour. He also founded one of France's oldest teams, [[Red Star Saint-Ouen]]. |
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Jules Rimet (14 October 1873 – 16 October 1956) was president of the French Football Federation from 1919 to 1946 and of FIFA from 1921 to 1954, making him FIFA's longest serving president, having served for 33 years. He was born in Theuley, France.
On Rimet's initiative, the first FIFA World Cup was held in 1930. The Jules Rimet Trophy was named in his honour. He also founded one of France's oldest teams, Red Star Saint-Ouen.
Rimet died at Suresnes in France in 1956. In 2004 he was posthumously made a member of the FIFA Order of Merit.
