Adolfo Meléndez
Spanish footballer and club chairman
About Adolfo Meléndez
Lived 1884 – 1968 (aged 84). Adolfo Meléndez was a Spanish association football player and military personnel.
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.
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.
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Who was Adolfo Meléndez?
Spanish footballer and club chairman (1884-1968)
When was Adolfo Meléndez born?
Adolfo Meléndez was born on 2 June 1884 in A Coruña.
When did Adolfo Meléndez die?
Adolfo Meléndez died on 4 June 1968 in Madrid.
What was Adolfo Meléndez's occupation?
Adolfo Meléndez was an association football player and military personnel.
What nationality was Adolfo Meléndez?
Adolfo Meléndez was Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Adolfo Meléndez. https://biography.guide/adolfo-melendez/
MLA: "Adolfo Meléndez." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/adolfo-melendez/.
Chicago: "Adolfo Meléndez." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/adolfo-melendez/.
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