Stanley Rous

6th President of FIFA (1895–1986)
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Stanley Rous

Summary

Stanley Rous is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mutford[2]. He was born on April 25, 1895[3]. He died in Paddington[4]. He died on July 18, 1986[5]. He worked as an association football player[6], association football referee[7], politician[8], and sports executive[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (403 views/month, #7,129 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Stanley Rous's place of birth was Mutford[2].
  • Stanley Rous passed away in Paddington[4].
  • Stanley Rous was born on April 25, 1895[3].
  • Stanley Rous died on July 18, 1986[5].
  • Stanley Rous held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Stanley Rous's professions included association football player[6].
  • Stanley Rous's professions included association football referee[7].
  • Stanley Rous worked as a politician[8].
  • Stanley Rous's professions included sports executive[9].
  • Stanley Rous held the position of president of FIFA[12].
  • Stanley Rous's education included a stint at Sir John Leman High School[13].
  • Stanley Rous received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14].
  • Stanley Rous received the Knight Bachelor[15].
  • Stanley Rous is recorded as male[16].
  • Stanley Rous's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Stanley Rous's member of sports team is recorded as Lowestoft Town F.C.[18].
  • Stanley Rous's military branch is recorded as British Army[19].
  • Stanley Rous's Commons category is recorded as Stanley Rous[20].
  • Stanley Rous's position played on team / speciality is recorded as goalkeeper[21].
  • The cause of death was leukemia[22].
  • Stanley Rous was part of the conflict World War I[23].
  • Stanley Rous's sport is recorded as association football[24].
  • Stanley Rous's family name is recorded as Rous[25].
  • Stanley Rous's given name is recorded as Stanley[26].
  • Stanley Rous's given name is recorded as Ford[27].

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Origins and Family

Stanley Rous's place of birth was Mutford[2]. He was born on April 25, 1895[3].

Education

Stanley Rous's education included a stint at Sir John Leman High School[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include association football player[6], association football referee[7], politician[8], and sports executive[9]. Stanley Rous held the position of president of FIFA[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Knight Bachelor[15], a title of honor[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1300[32].

Death and Burial

Stanley Rous died on July 18, 1986[5]. He died in Paddington[4]. The cause of death was leukemia[22].

Why It Matters

Stanley Rous ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (403 views/month, #7,129 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Stanley Rous born?

Born in Mutford[2], Stanley Rous…

Where did Stanley Rous die?

Stanley Rous died in Paddington[4].

What did Stanley Rous do for work?

Stanley Rous worked as association football player[6], association football referee[7], politician[8], and sports executive[9].

Where did Stanley Rous go to school?

Stanley Rous was educated at Sir John Leman High School[13].

What awards did Stanley Rous receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14] and Knight Bachelor[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Transfermarkt. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . worldreferee.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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