Francis Hepburn Chevallier-Boutell

Francis Hepburn Chevallier-Boutell
President of the Argentine Football Association
In office
1900–1906
Personal details
Born June 8, 1851
Aspall, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Died February 19, 1937
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Resting place British Cemetery
Nationality British
Spouse(s) Rosa Hepburn Chevallier Boutell
Occupation Chairman
Profession Engineer
Religion Anglicanism

Francis Hepburn Chevallier-Boutell (1851-1937) was an British engineer and sports manager. He served as President of the Argentine Association Football League in the early years of the 20th century.[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. Established in Buenos Aires, Boutell was member of Club del Progreso, Jockey Club, Círculo de Armas and Lomas Athletic Club. His wife was Rosa Granero, born in Montevideo.[3]

In 1900, Francis Hepburn Chevallier-Boutell was in charge of the AFA, serving as president of this institution until 1906.[4] He organizes the tournament The Tie Cup Competition, an international tournament played between teams from Argentina and Uruguay.[5]

References

  1. Un siglo de Selección. Clarín.com.
  2. Los Chevallier Boutell en el Río de la Plata. José Alfredo Chevallier Boutell.
  3. Guía biográfica Argentina. Argentina (1906).
  4. Historia de Nacional. Andres Reyes.
  5. .Copa Competencia: A 100 años de la gran conquista. Club Nacional de Football.
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