Ruth Handler
Former president of Mattel
Ruth Marianna Handler was an American businesswoman 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... Wikipedia
Born: November 4, 1916, Denver, CO
Died: April 27, 2002 (age 85 years), Century City, Los Angeles, CA
Spouse: Elliot Handler (m. 1938–2002)
Children: Barbara Handler and Kenneth Handler
Grandchild: Stacy Handler
Parents: Jacob Moskowicz and Ida Moskowicz
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