Ruben Gelbord
Swedish association football player and association football referee
About Ruben Gelbord
Lived 1878 – 1945 (aged 67). Ruben Gelbord was a Swedish association football player, association football referee and association football coach.
Ruben Gelbord (25 April 1878 – 15 December 1945) was a Swedish footballer, manager, and referee.
Early life Gelbord was born in Augustova to a Jewish family, before moving to Sweden at the age of 12.
Gelbord served as the chairman of the Stockholms Fotbollförbund between 1917 and 1927, In 1920, he declined a request to officiate the semi-finals of that year's Summer Olympics between Belgium and the Netherlands.
Overall, Gelbord officiated over 1,000 matches across all sports throughout his career.
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Who was Ruben Gelbord?
Swedish association football player and association football referee
When was Ruben Gelbord born?
Ruben Gelbord was born on 25 April 1878 in Augustów.
When did Ruben Gelbord die?
Ruben Gelbord died on 15 December 1945 in Stockholm.
What was Ruben Gelbord's occupation?
Ruben Gelbord was an association football player, association football referee and association football coach.
What nationality was Ruben Gelbord?
Ruben Gelbord was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ruben Gelbord. https://biography.guide/ruben-gelbord/
MLA: "Ruben Gelbord." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ruben-gelbord/.
Chicago: "Ruben Gelbord." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ruben-gelbord/.
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