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Mary Kay Ash

1918-05-12 – 2001-11-22

Life & Legacy

Mary Kay Ash (born Mary Kathlyn Wagner; May 12, 1918 – November 22, 2001) was an American businesswoman and founder of direct sales company Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc. At the time of her death, she had a fortune of $98 million, and her company had more than $1.2 billion in sales with a sales force of more than 800,000 in at least three dozen countries.

Occupation & Career

businessperson, entrepreneur

Education

University of Houston; Heights High School

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Texas Women's Hall of Fame; Horatio Alger Award

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Horatio Alger Award · Texas Women's Hall of Fame

Education & Institutions

Heights High School · University of Houston

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q610716 — wikidata View source

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