Alfredo Holtreman, Viscount of Alvalade
The Viscount of Alvalade | |
|---|---|
Alfredo, circa 1890. | |
| Born | Alfredo Augusto das Neves Holtreman 6 April 1837 |
| Died | 7 June 1920 (aged 83) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Known for | First Honorary President of Sporting CP |
| Spouse |
D. Julieta Natalina Luiza Guerin
(m. 1859) |
| Children | 2 |
| Family | Holtreman |
| 1st President of Sporting CP | |
| In office June 1906 – November 1910 | |
| Succeeded by | Caetano Pereira |
His Lordship Alfredo Holtreman, Visconde of Alvalade (Alfredo Augusto das Neves Holtreman; 6 April 1837 – 7 June 1920), was a Portuguese aristocrat, lawyer, land tenant, businessman and philanthropist. Alfredo Holtreman wasn’t born into aristocracy. He earned his noble title through merit and service. His reputation and dedication led King D. Carlos to grant him the title of 1st Viscount of Alvalade on 22 July 1898. He was the first president of Sporting CP, from 1906 to 1910, sports club founded in 1906 by his grandson José Alvalade through the Viscount's donation of money and land.