Gonzalo Figueroa y Torres
Gonzalo Figueroa y Torres | |
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Gonzalo photographed by Compañy | |
| Born | Gonzalo Figueroa y Torres 19 August 1861 Madrid, Spain |
| Died | 18 October 1921 (aged 60) Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Occupations | |
| Known for | Introducing association football to Madrid; sports administration |
| Father | Ignacio Figueroa y Mendieta |
| Mayor of Madrid | |
| In office 1904–1905 | |
| Preceded by | Marquis of Lema |
| Succeeded by | Eduardo Vincenti y Reguera |
| Senator of the Province of Guadalajara | |
| In office 1896–1921 | |
Gonzalo Figueroa y Torres (19 August 1861 – 18 October 1921) was a Spanish politician of the Restoration, and Mayor of Madrid between 1904 and 1905. He held noble titles such as Count of Mejorada del Campo and Duke of Las Torres. He is best known for being the very first Spanish representative in the International Olympic Committee and as the fundamental head behind the foundation of the Spanish Olympic Committee in 1912.