Folke Rogard
Bror Axel Folke Per Rogard (6 July 1899 – 11 June 1973) was a Swedish lawyer and chess official.
He was born in Stockholm. Rogard was vice-president of the World Chess Federation (FIDE), from 1947 to 1949, then succeeded Alexander Rueb as president, a post he held until succeeded by Max Euwe in 1970. He was also chairman of the Swedish Chess Federation from 1947 to 1964.
External links
- Winter, Edward (14 January 2009). "The FIDE President and the Actress". ChessBase.com.
| Preceded by Alexander Rueb |
FIDE President 1949–1970 |
Succeeded by Max Euwe |
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