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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.
Benjamin "Ben" Weider, (February 1, 1923 – October 17, 2008) was the co-founder of the International Federation of BodyBuilding & Fitness (IFBB) along with brother Joe Weider. He was a Canadian businessman from Montreal, well known in two areas: Bodybuilding and Napoleonic history.
Oct 18, 2008 · Ben Weider, the Canadian who helped turn bodybuilding into a worldwide sport and who was instrumental in launching Arnold Schwarzenegger's career in the United States, has died. He was 85.
Oct 21, 2008 · Ben Weider, who with his brother Joe brought bodybuilding into the international spotlight by organizing professional competitions like Mr. Olympia and by grooming stars like Arnold...
Oct 18, 2008 · Ben Weider, the Canadian who helped turn body building from a fringe activity into a worldwide fitness phenomenon, died suddenly in Montreal on Friday. He was 85. Weider, along with his older...
Oct 22, 2008 · Ben Weider was a Montreal-born entrepreneur who founded the International Federation of BodyBuilders and became a renowned expert on Napoleon Bonaparte. He died in 2008 and was honoured by the Legion of Honour and the Order of Canada.
Oct 18, 2008 · Ben Weider co-founded the International Federation of Body Builders and was a fitness pioneer and philanthropist. He also researched Napoleon Bonaparte's death and received the French Legion of Honour.
