Julián Palacios
Julián Palacios | |
|---|---|
Palacios in 1900 | |
| 1st President of Real Madrid | |
| In office 1900 – 6 March 1902 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Juan Padrós |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 August 1880 Madrid, Kingdom of Spain |
| Died | 27 November 1947 (aged 66) Madrid, Spanish State |
| Occupation | Mining engineer, businessman |
Julián Palacios Gutiérrez (22 August 1880 or 1881 – 27 November 1947) was a Spanish mining engineer and businessman who was recognized as the 1st President of Real Madrid from 1900 until 6 March 1902.
He was one of the first pioneers of football in Madrid, playing for some of the earliest Madrid clubs in existence, such as Sky Football, of which he was a member from 1897 to 1900. Following a breakaway in 1900, he helped form Madrid Football Club, which is now known as Real Madrid, and was its first president and captain.