Sir Francis Hepburn Chevallier-Boutell F.R.G.S (8 June 1851 in Aspall – 19 February 1937 in Paignton, United Kingdom) was a British engineer and sports manager, who served as President of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) between 1900 and 1906.[1][2] Boutell had also a long tenure as president of Lomas Athletic Club, being in charge from 1894 to 1918.[3]
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
editChevallier-Boutell was born in Aspall, Suffolk, England, son of Charles Boutell and Mary Chevallier.[4] He studied at the prestigious private scho–ol 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,[5] and East Argentine Railway.[6] He was member of Club del Progreso, Jockey Club, Círculo de Armas and Lomas Athletic Club.[7]
In 1900, Francis Hepburn Chevallier-Boutell was in charge of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), serving as president of the institution until 1906.[8][9] He organized the Tie Cup, an international football competition played between clubs from Argentina and Uruguay.[10]
Another Chevallier Boutell, Frank, was a notable rugby union player for Club Universitario de Buenos Aires or ("CUBA") and then president of the institution (1958–60), and honorary treasurer of the Argentine Rugby Union.[11]
References
edit- ^ Un siglo de Selección. Clarín.com.
- ^ La pelea por el Sillón de la AFA: Las otras presidenciales by Hugo Caric on Revista El Sur. 23 Aug 2013
- ^ El Club on Lomas A.C.
- ^ 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).
- ^ La AFA celebra 131º años de historia on rosariofutbol.com.ar, 21 Feb 2024
- ^ Historia de Nacional. Andres Reyes. 22 April 2014. ISBN 9789974956209.
- ^ .Copa Competencia: A 100 años de la gran conquista. Club Nacional de Football.
- ^ Frank Chevallier Boutell, el patriarca que cuidaba los pesos de la Unión Argentina de Rugby by Jorge Búsico on La Nación, 25 May 2023