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Adolfo Meléndez

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Adolfo Meléndez
4th and 9th president of Real Madrid
In office
4 August 1936 – 27 November 1940
Preceded byRafael Sánchez Guerra
Succeeded byAntonio Santos Peralba
In office
1908 – July 1916
Preceded byCarlos Padrós
Succeeded byPedro Parages
Personal details
Born(1884-06-02)2 June 1884
A Coruña, Kingdom of Spain
Died4 June 1968(1968-06-04) (aged 84)
Madrid, Spanish State
ProfessionMilitary scientist

Adolfo Meléndez (2 June 1884 – 4 June 1968) was a Spanish military scientist who founded Real Madrid and then went on to become its president.[1]

He served two terms as Real Madrid president. His first spell was between 1908 and July 1916, and his second spell was between 4 August 1936 and 27 November 1940.

References

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  1. ^ Adolfo Meléndez Real Madrid C.F. Retrieved 12 February 2010.