World Cup1929
Passes a vote to initiate the World Cup.
Historical person
Jules Rimet Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Jules Rimet, based on 3 World History Database records associated with France.
3 records1929–19702 events0 places
Chronological biography
1929
1946
Jules Rimet Trophy1946
The World Cup or Coupe du Monde, is officially renamed in 1946 to honour the FIFA President Jules Rimet who in 1929 passed a vote to initiate the competition.
1970
Jules Rimet Trophy1970
The Brazilian team won the tournament for the third time in 1970, allowing them to keep the real trophy in perpetuity, as had been stipulated by Jules Rimet in 1930
Record provenance
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