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Ruth Handler

Biography

Ruth Handler (November 4, 1916 – April 27, 2002) was an American businesswoman and inventor. Best known for inventing the Barbie doll in 1959.

Known For

Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus photo

Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus

Barbie and the Diamond Castle photo

Barbie and the Diamond Castle

Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses photo

Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses

Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper photo

Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper

Barbie as Rapunzel photo

Barbie as Rapunzel

Barbie in A Mermaid Tale photo

Barbie in A Mermaid Tale

Barbie of Swan Lake photo

Barbie of Swan Lake

Barbie: Fairytopia photo

Barbie: Fairytopia

Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia photo

Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia

Person Stats

Known ForWriting

GenderFemale

Birthday1916-11-04

Place of BirthDenver, Colorado, USA

Also Known AsRuth Marianna Handler Ruth Marianna Mosko

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