Walker,Sarah Breedlove

Walker,Sarah Breedlove
Walker, Sarah Breedlove. Known as “Madam C.J. Walker.” 1867-1919.
American businesswoman who developed a straightening agent for hair (1905) and built the most successful Black-owned company of her day.

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  • Walker, Sarah Breedlove — orig. Sarah Breedlove born Dec. 23, 1867, near Delta, La., U.S. died May 25, 1919, Irvington, N.Y. U.S. businesswoman and philanthropist, the first African American female millionaire. She was a widowed washerwoman with a daughter to support in… …   Universalium

  • Walker, Sarah Breedlove — orig. Sarah Breedlove (23 dic. 1867, cerca de Delta, La., EE.UU.–25 may. 1919, Irvington, N.Y.). Empresaria y filántropa estadounidense. Fue la primera mujer millonaria afroamericana. Era una lavandera viuda con una hija que mantener cuando en… …   Enciclopedia Universal

  • Walker — Walker, Francis Amasa Walker, William * * * (as used in expressions) Bush, George (Herbert Walker) Bush, George W(alker) Evans, Walker Percy, Walker Walker Smith, Jr. Walker, Alice (Malsenior) Walker, Copa Walker, David Walker, James J(ohn) Jimmy …   Enciclopedia Universal

  • Walker — /waw keuhr/, n. 1. Alice, born 1944, U.S. novelist and short story writer. 2. David, 1785 1830, U.S. abolitionist. 3. James John (Jimmy), 1881 1946, U.S. politician: mayor of New York City 1926 32. 4. John, born 1952, New Zealand track and field… …   Universalium

  • Walker, A'Lelia — ▪ American businesswoman original name  Lelia McWilliams  born June 6, 1885, Vicksburg, Miss., U.S. died Aug. 16, 1931, Long Branch, N.J.       American businesswoman associated with the Harlem Renaissance as a patron of the arts who provided an… …   Universalium

  • Sarah — /sair euh/, n. 1. the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac. Gen. 17:15 22. 2. a female given name. [ Heb sarah princess] * * * I flourished early 2nd millennium BC In the Hebrew scriptures, the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac. She was… …   Universalium

  • Sarah — (as used in expressions) Bernhardt, Sarah Fuller, (Sarah) Margaret Grimké, Sarah (Moore) y Grimké, Angelina (Emily) Hale, Sarah Josepha Sarah Josepha Buell Hopkins, Sarah Winnemucca Sarah Hopkins Winnemucca Jewett, (Theodora) Sarah Orne… …   Enciclopedia Universal

  • walker — /waw keuhr/, n. 1. an enclosing framework on casters or wheels for supporting a baby who is learning to walk. 2. a similar device, usually a waist high four legged framework of lightweight metal, for use by a weak or disabled person as a support… …   Universalium

  • Breedlove — The name Breedlove can refer to:People named Breedlove:*Craig Breedlove, five time world land speed record holder *Dennis E. Breedlove, American botanist *Lynn Breedlove, American musician *Rod Breedlove, former American Football linebacker… …   Wikipedia

  • Madam C. J. Walker — Madam C.J. Walker Madam Walker in a photograph ca. 1914 by Addison Scurlock. Birth name Sarah Breedlove Born December 23, 1867 Delta, Louisiana …   Wikipedia

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