Ruth Handler
Entrepreneur, Inventor
1916 – 2002
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Who was Ruth Handler?
Ruth Marianna Handler was an American businesswoman and inventor. She served as the president of the toy manufacturer Mattel Inc., and is remembered for her role in marketing the Barbie doll.
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- Born
- Nov 4, 1916
Denver - Also known as
- Ruth Marianna Handler
- Parents
- Spouses
- Elliot Handler
(1938/01/01 - 2002/04/27)
- Elliot Handler
- Children
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- University of Denver
- Lived in
- California
- Denver
- Died
- Apr 27, 2002
Los Angeles
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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