Jules Rimet

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Jules Rimet (October 14, 1873 - October 16, 1956) was president of the French Football Federation from 1919 to 1945 and of FIFA from 1921 to 1954.

On Rimet's initiative, the first Football World Cup was held in 1930 (see Football World Cup 1930). The Jules Rimet Trophy was named in his honour.

He died at Suresnes in France.

Preceded by: Daniel Burley Woolfall	Presidents of FIFA 1921–1954	Succeeded by: Rodolphe Seeldrayers

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