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Ruth Handler was an American businesswoman. Born on 4 November 1916 in Colorado, Handler died on 27 April 2002 in Century City at the age of 85.
Notable works include Barbie. Handler studied at University of Denver and University of California, Los Angeles. Honours include Los Angeles Times Women of the Year Silver Cup.
With a Wikipedia article in 51 languages, Ruth Handler is No. 7,420 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 4 November 1916, Colorado
- Died
- 27 April 2002, Century City (aged 85)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Screenwriter, entrepreneur, patent inventor
- Field
- Business
- Education
- University of Denver, University of California, Los Angeles
- Languages
- Spanish, English
- Children
- 2
- Wikipedia editions
- 51
Did you know
85
Lived to 85.
4 Nov
Shares a birthday with Laura Bush and Matthew McConaughey.
4
One of 4 people in the Index born in Colorado, with Chris Wright.
51
Has a Wikipedia article in 51 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Ruth Handler
- SpouseElliot Handler
- ChildKenneth Handler
- ChildBarbara Handler
Honours and works
Awards
- Los Angeles Times Women of the Year Silver Cup1967
Notable works
- Barbie
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