Folke Rogard

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Bror Axel Folke Per Rogard (July 6, 1899June 11, 1973) was a Swedish lawyer and chess official.

He was born in Stockholm. He was Vice-President of international chess governing body, FIDE, from 1947 to 1949 and then succeeded Alexander Rueb as President. He held the post until succeeded by Max Euwe in 1970.

Preceded by
Alexander Rueb
FIDE President
1949–1970
Succeeded by
Max Euwe