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Ruth Handler

Ruth Marianna Handler (née Mosko; November 4, 1916 – April 27, 2002) 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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Notable work
Barbie
Occupation
President of Mattel (1945–1975)
Born
Ruth Marianna Mosko (1916-11-04)November 4, 1916 Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Children
2, including Kenneth
Died
April 27, 2002(2002-04-27) (aged 85) Los Angeles, California, U.S.

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Born · 1
Ruth Handler → Ruth Marianna Mosko (1916-11-04)November 4, 1916 Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Children · 1
Ruth Handler → 2, including Kenneth
Died · 1
Ruth Handler → April 27, 2002(2002-04-27) (aged 85) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Notable work · 1
Ruth Handler → Barbie
Occupation · 1
Ruth Handler → President of Mattel (1945–1975)
Spouse · 1
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Ruth HandlerBornRuth Marianna Mosko (1916-11-04)November 4, 1916 Denver, Colorado, U.S.1.00infobox
Ruth HandlerChildren2, including Kenneth1.00infobox
Ruth HandlerDiedApril 27, 2002(2002-04-27) (aged 85) Los Angeles, California, U.S.1.00infobox
Ruth HandlerNotable workBarbie1.00infobox
Ruth HandlerOccupationPresident of Mattel (1945–1975)1.00infobox
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Ruth Handlerrelated to External linksIMDbdoi0.60section

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