Francis Hepburn Chevallier-Boutell
Sir Francis Hepburn Chevallier-Boutell F.R.G.S was a British engineer and sports manager, who served as President of the Argentine Association Football League between 1900 and 1906.Biography
Chevallier-Boutell was born in Aspall, Suffolk, England, son of Charles Boutell and Mary Chevallier. He studied at the prestigious private school 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, and East Argentine Railway. He was member of :es:Club del Progreso|Club del Progreso, :es:Jockey Club |Jockey Club, :es:Círculo de Armas|Círculo de Armas and Lomas Athletic Club.
In 1900, Francis Hepburn Chevallier-Boutell was in charge of the AFA, serving as president of this institution until 1906. He organizes the tournament The Tie Cup Competition, an international tournament played between teams from Argentina and Uruguay.
