Louis Rubenstein
Louis Rubenstein (September 23, 1861, in Montreal – January 3, 1931) was a Canadian figure skater, sportsman and politician. Rubenstein is considered the "Father of Canadian Figure Skating." After retirement from skating in 1892, Rubenstein became involved in the sports of bowling, curling, and cycling. He was elected president of the Canadian Bowling Association in 1895, president of the International Skating Union of America in 1909. He was alderman in St. Louis ward in Montreal from 1916 until 1931.
| Louis Rubenstein | |
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Rubinstein in 1893. | |
| Full name | Louis Rubenstein |
| Born | September 23, 1861 Montreal, Canada East |
| Died | January 3, 1931 (aged 69) |
| Hometown | Montreal, Quebec |
| Figure skating career | |
| Country | Canada |
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