Cornelis August Wilhelm Hirschman
Cornelis August Wilhelm Hirschman | |
|---|---|
| Born | Template:Birth date Netherlands |
| Died | June 26, 1951 (aged 74) |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, football administrator |
| Known for | Founding member of FIFA, FIFA General Secretary (1906–1931), acting FIFA president (1918–1921), founder of Dutch Olympic Committee |
Cornelis August Wilhelm Hirschman (born 16 February 1877, died 26 June 1951), also referred to as Carl Anton Wilhelm Hirschman, was a prominent Dutch banker and one of the founding members of FIFA in 1904. He held the position of FIFA's second General Secretary from 1906 until 1931.[1] In addition, he played a key role in establishing the Dutch Olympic Committee (NOC) in 1912.[2]
After the passing of FIFA president Daniel Burley Woolfall in 1918, Hirschman ensured the continuity of the organization by managing operations from Amsterdam and providing personal financial support. He fulfilled the duties of acting president until Jules Rimet took office in 1921.[3]
The aftermath of the 1929 stock market crash severely impacted Hirschman's trading enterprise, leading to substantial losses affecting funds he oversaw for both FIFA and the NOC. Consequently, he stepped down from his roles in these organizations in 1931.[4]
See also
- United Passions, a film released in 2014 that portrays Hirschman, with Fisher Stevens in the role.