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Who is Ruth Handler?

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Ruth Handler was an American businesswoman and inventor of the Barbie doll. She was the president of the toy manufacturer Mattel Inc. She died from complications of surgery for colon cancer on April 27, 2002 at the age of 85 years old.

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Is Ruth Handler a scientist?

no Ruth handler was not


When was Ruth Handler born?

Ruth Handler was born on November 4, 1916.


What is Ruth Handler's birthday?

Ruth Handler was born on November 4, 1916.


Did Ruth handler get a patent?

There is no US patent listing "Ruth Handler" as an inventor.


What was Ruth Handler's religion?

Ruth handelers's parents were hindu but ruth handler was a jew!Of course!


What is Ruth Handler's full name?

Ruth Handler's birth name is Ruth Mosko.AnnHer maiden name is Mosko.


When did Ruth Handler die?

Ruth Handler died on April 27, 2002 at the age of 85.


How old was Ruth Handler at death?

Ruth Handler died on April 27, 2002 at the age of 85.


What conflict did Ruth handler have?

Ruth Handler, the co-founder of Mattel Inc., encountered conflict with the makers of the popular fashion doll Bild Lilli when she created the Barbie doll. Bild Lilli was a risqué doll at the time, and Handler faced opposition in bringing her more wholesome Barbie doll to the market. Ultimately, Barbie became a global phenomenon.


Is Barbara Millicent Roberts' Mom Ruth Handler?

No. Ruth Handler's children are named Barbara Handler Segal and Kenneth Handler. The Barbie doll's mother is named Margaret Roberts.


Where did Ruth handler get married?

1938


Was ruth handler a scientist?

no she wasnt