Henry Rey
Henry Rey | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Council of Monaco | |
| In office 1968–2008 | |
| President of the Monégasque Olympic Committee | |
| In office 1975–1994 | |
| President of AS Monaco FC | |
| In office 1970–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Edmond Aubert |
| Succeeded by | Henri Orengo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1938 or 1939 Monaco |
| Died | (aged 86) |
| Political party | National and Democratic Union |
| Parent | Jean-Charles Rey |
| Occupation | Sporting director |
Henry Rey (1938 or 1939 – 13 January 2025) was a Monegasque politician of the National and Democratic Union (UND).[1]
Life and career
Born in Monaco, Rey was the son of politician Jean-Charles Rey. From 1970 to 1972, he was president of the football club AS Monaco FC.[2][3] From 1975 to 1994, he was president of the Monégasque Olympic Committee and while in this post, he was a co-founder of the Games of the Small States of Europe.[4] He also succeeded his father in politics with the UND, serving in the National Council from 1968 to 2008. Furthermore, he was named a member of the Crown Council of Monaco and served as president of the Monte-Carlo Golf Club.[5]
Henry Rey died on 13 January 2025, aged 86.[6][1]
Decorations
- Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Charles (2001)[7]
References
- ^ a b Verany, Cédric (15 January 2025). "Henry Rey, figure emblématique et puissante de la communauté monégasque, s'est éteint à l'âge de 86 ans". Nice-Matin (in French). Monaco. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
- ^ "Historique - Les Présidents". Planète ASM (in French). Archived from the original on 2 July 2013.
- ^ "HISTORIQUE - 1903 à la saison 2005-2006". AS Monaco FC (in French). Archived from the original on 9 September 2013.
- ^ "Henry Rey : À "l'Étude" du sport". CodeSportMonaco (in French). Archived from the original on 23 May 2014.
- ^ Bidalon, Philippe; Bianchini, Robert-Louis; Cochard, Aline; Dannery, Laetizia; Debril, Laurence; Delpont, Léa; Schwarz, Jennifer; Sommelete, Pauline (11 December 2003). "Vie publique". L'Express (in French). Retrieved 21 January 2025.
- ^ Mettey, Noël (15 January 2025). "Henry Rey, the death of a leading figure in Monaco". La Gazette de Monaco. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
- ^ "Ordonnance Souveraine n° 15.108 du 18 novembre 2001 portant élévation dans l'Ordre de Saint-Charles". Journal de Monaco (in French). 30 November 2001. Retrieved 21 January 2025.