Ruth Handler

Born

November 4, 1916

Died

April 27, 2002 (aged 85)

Known as

screenwriter, entrepreneur, patent inventor, inventor

Ruth Marianna Handler 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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