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Charles Simon
French sports executive (1882-1915).
Life and work
The story behind the role.
French sports executive (1882-1915).
Charles Maurice Simon (25 September 1882 – 15 June 1915) was a French lawyer and a sports manager who served as the secretary general of the FGSPF and FICEP, from 1905 and 1911, respectively, until his death in 1915. In order to defend the development of football, he founded and presided over the short-lived French Interfederal Committee (CFI), which would later become the French Football Federation (FFF) in 1919. The name of Charles Simon has been attached to the Coupe de France since its creation in 1917. In addition to sports, he was also a lover of the French language, poetry, and music.
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Achievements and distinctions
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French sports executive (1882-1915).
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Order of St. Sylvester
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Médaille militaire
Career and education
Employers and institutions
Étoile des Deux Lacs
Memberships
Gymnastic and Sports Federation of French Patronages · Comité français interfédéral · Fédération internationale catholique d'éducation physique et sportive
Leadership and official positions
general secretary · president · general secretary
Field of contribution
association football · Organisers
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