Ruth Handler

American business magnate and inventor (1916–2002)

Died: 2002

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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Ruth Handler

Events associated with Ruth Handler

Ruth Handler, American inventor and businesswoman, created the Barbie doll (born 1916)