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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 in the 12 Dancing Princesses photo

Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses

Barbie in A Mermaid Tale photo

Barbie in A Mermaid Tale

Barbie and the Diamond Castle photo

Barbie and the Diamond Castle

Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper photo

Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper

Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony Tale photo

Barbie & Her Sisters in A Pony Tale

Barbie and the Three Musketeers photo

Barbie and the Three Musketeers

Barbie Presents: Thumbelina photo

Barbie Presents: Thumbelina

Barbie Video Game Hero photo

Barbie Video Game Hero

Barbie: Dreamtopia Festival of Fun photo

Barbie: Dreamtopia Festival of Fun

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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