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Ruth Handler

(1916-2002)
American businesswoman
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Ruth Marianna Handler (née Mosko; November 4, 1916 – April 27, 2002) was an American business magnate and inventor. She is best known for inventing the Barbie doll in 1959 and being co-founder of toy manufacturer Mattel with her husband Elliot, as well as serving as the company's first president from 1945 to 1975.

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Born Ruth Marianna Mosko
4 November 1916
Denver, Colorado, USA
Died
27 April 2002 (aged 85)
Los Angeles, CA
Zodiac Scorpio
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  • Barbara
    Barbara info 1st child with Elliot Handler Female b. 21 May 1941 · Age: 84 · 1941- · Celebrity Baby
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    Kenneth info 2nd child with Elliot Handler Male b. 22 Mar 1944 · Age: 81 · 1944- · Celebrity Baby
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