Helena Rubinstein

Also known as Chaja Rubinstein, Helena J. Titus, Helena Gourielli-Tchkonia

Polish-American businesswoman, art collector, and philanthropist

Key facts

Born: Chaja Rubinstein , ( 1872-12-25 ) December 25, 1872, Kraków , Austria-Hungary (now Poland)
Died: April 1, 1965 (1965-04-01) (aged 92), New York City, US
Other names: Princess Gourielli, Madame Helena Rubinstein, Chaja Rubinstein
Occupations: Businesswoman philanthropist art collector cosmetician
Known for: Founder and eponym of Helena Rubinstein Incorporated cosmetics company
Spouses: Edward William Titus ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1908 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1938 ) Prince Artchil Gourielli-Tchkonia ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1938 ; died 1955 )

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Instance of: human
Given name: Helena
Family name: Rubinstein
Gender: female
Citizenship: Poland
Place of birth: Kraków
Place of death: New York City
Occupation: philanthropist
Languages spoken: English language
Image: Helena Rubinstein 2.jpg
Number of children: 2

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Commons category: Helena Rubinstein
date of birth: 1870-01-01
date of death: 1965-04-01
Commons gallery: Helena Rubinstein
described by source: Polish Biographical Dictionary
birth name: Chaja Rubinstein
name in native language: Helena Rubinstein

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Encyclopedic overview

Helena Rubinstein (born Chaja Rubinstein; December 25, 1872 – April 1, 1965) was a Polish-American businesswoman, art collector, and philanthropist. A cosmetics entrepreneur, she was the founder and eponym of Helena Rubinstein Incorporated cosmetics company, which made her one of the world's richest women.

Early life

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