Louis Fonteneau
French association football player and executive
About Louis Fonteneau
Lived 1907 – 1989 (aged 81). Louis Fonteneau was a French sports executive and association football player.
Louis Fonteneau (1907 – 29 January 1989) was a French sports administrator. He served as the president of FC Nantes from 1969 to 1986.
Under his presidency, the club won the French Championship four times (1973, 1977, 1980, and 1983) and the Coupe de France once (1979).
The largest stadium of Nantes, stade de la Beaujoire—Louis Fonteneau, was named after him in 1989.
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Who was Louis Fonteneau?
French association football player and executive (1907-1989)
When was Louis Fonteneau born?
Louis Fonteneau was born on 1 September 1907 in Saint-Mihiel.
When did Louis Fonteneau die?
Louis Fonteneau died on 29 January 1989 in Nantes.
What was Louis Fonteneau's occupation?
Louis Fonteneau was a sports executive and association football player.
What nationality was Louis Fonteneau?
Louis Fonteneau was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Louis Fonteneau. https://biography.guide/louis-fonteneau/
MLA: "Louis Fonteneau." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/louis-fonteneau/.
Chicago: "Louis Fonteneau." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/louis-fonteneau/.
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