Louis Rubenstein

Louis Rubenstein
Rubinstein in 1893.
Full nameLouis Rubenstein
Born(1861-09-23)September 23, 1861
Montreal, Canada East
DiedJanuary 3, 1931(1931-01-03) (aged 69)
HometownMontreal, Quebec
Figure skating career
Country Canada
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The fountain dedicated to Rubenstein's memory

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."[1][2] 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.

  1. ^ Skate Canada: News & Views: News
  2. ^ "Skate Canada: About Skate Canada: Hall of Fame: Honoured Members". Archived from the original on 2004-03-19. Retrieved 2007-08-01.