Jules Rimet
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Summary
Jules Rimet was born on October 14, 1873[1], in Theuley[2]. He died on October 16, 1956[3], in Suresnes[4]. He worked as a lawyer[5] and sports executive[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,464 views/month, #7,003 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Paris[8]
- Date of birth: 1873[9], October 24, 1873[10], 1874[11]
- Date of death: 1956[12]
- Place of burial: Cimetière parisien de Bagneux[13]
- Country of citizenship: France[14]
- Position held: president of FIFA[15], president[16]
- Employer: French Football Federation[17], FIFA[18], Red Star F.C.[19], National Sports Commitee[20], Football association[21]
- Educated at: Établissement La Rochefoucauld[22]
- Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[23], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[24], Knight of the Military Order of Christ[25], FIFA Order of Merit[26], Knight of the Order of Leopold[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Commons category: Jules Rimet[29]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[30]
- Sport: association football[31]
- Family name: Rimet[32]
- Given name: Jules[33], Ernest[34], Séraphin[35], Valentin[36]
- Nominated for: Nobel Peace Prize[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[38]
- Birth name: Jules Ernest Séraphin Valentin Rimet[39]
- Name in native language: Jules Rimet[40]
Why It Matters
Jules Rimet has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Jules Rimet born?
Jules Rimet was born in Theuley[2].
Where did Jules Rimet die?
Jules Rimet passed away in Suresnes[4].
What did Jules Rimet do for work?
Jules Rimet worked as a lawyer[5] and sports executive[6].
Where did Jules Rimet go to school?
Jules Rimet was educated at Établissement La Rochefoucauld[22].
What awards did Jules Rimet receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[23], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[24], Knight of the Military Order of Christ[25], and FIFA Order of Merit[26].