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Ben Weider | |
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Born | |
Died | October 17, 2008 Montreal, Quebec, Canada | (aged 85)
Other names | The President |
Occupation | President of the IFBB |
Known for | Co-creating the IFBB |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Relatives | Joe Weider (brother, deceased) Eric Weider (son) |
Website | www |
Benjamin Weider, OC CQ CD (1 February 1923 – 17 October 2008) was a Canadian soldier, author, historian (Napoleonic history), fitness proponent, benefactor of the arts, and entrepreneur.[1] He co-founded the International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB) alongside his brother Joe Weider. The Weiders also founded many successful businesses including gyms, nutritional supplements and magazines such as Muscle & Fitness.[2]
He wrote several books about Napoleon, including best seller The Murder of Napoleon, translated to 45 languages.