Santiago, Barón de Güell

Biographical information

RolesAdministrator
SexMale
Full nameSantiago•Güell y López del Piélago
Used nameSantiago, Barón•de Güell
Born2 June 1888 in San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa (ESP)
Died2 August 1954 in Barcelona, Barcelona (ESP)
Title(s)Barón de Güell
NOC Spain

Biography

Santiago, Baron de Güell served as President of the Spanish Olympic Committee from 1924-26, after its reorganization. He was from a wealthy family that had business interests in shipping and cement. He was an IOC Member for a bit less than two years, serving from June 1921 until he resigned in 1954. Baron de Güell became blind later in life and died when he fell into the sea while walking along a cliff-top path that he knew well. His son-in-law, Pedro, Baron de Güell, also later served on the IOC.

Organization roles

Role Organization Tenure NOC As
Member International Olympic Committee 1921—1954 ESP Santiago, Barón de Güell
President Comité Olímpico Español 1924—1926 ESP Santiago, Barón de Güell

Olympic family relations

Special Notes