Louis Rubenstein

Louis Rubenstein 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.

Rubenstein was born and raised in Montreal. His parents were Polish Jews who had fled Russian rule. He was coached by Jackson Haines.

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