Ernst Thommen
Ernst B. Thommen (23 January 1899 – 14 May 1967) was a Swiss sports businessman. He was the acting FIFA president from March 1961 to 28 September 1961. He spent 6 months in office, replacing Arthur Drewry who died in office.[1][2][3]
Ernst Thommen | |
|---|---|
| President of FIFA | |
Acting | |
| In office 25 March 1961 – 28 September 1961 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur Drewry |
| Succeeded by | Stanley Rous |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 January 1899 Basel, Switzerland |
| Died | 14 May 1967 (aged 68) Muttenz, Switzerland |
| Occupation | Sports administrator |
Thommen was killed in a car accident in Muttenz, Switzerland on 14 May 1967, aged 68.[4]
References
- ↑ "FIFA presidential election results from 1904 to 2015" (in en). Reuters. https://jp.reuters.com/article/us-soccer-fifa-election-history-idUSKBN0OE2C620150529. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
- ↑ FACTBOX-Soccer-FIFA presidential elections since 1904 (in en-US). Pulse Nigeria (21 May 2015). Retrieved 1 November 2020.
- ↑ agencies, swissinfo ch and. Infantino elected FIFA president (in en). SWI swissinfo.ch. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
- ↑ Der einflussreichste Schweizer Sportfunktionär (in de). Swiss Football Association (21 August 2013). Retrieved 24 December 2020.