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Barbara Woolworth Hutton (November 14, 1912 – May 11, 1979) was an American debutante, socialite, heiress, and philanthropist. She was dubbed the "Poor Little Rich Girl"—first when she was given a lavish and expensive debutante ball in 1930 amid the Great Depression, and later due to a notoriously troubled private life. [1]
Barbara Hutton was one of the wealthiest women in the world—but this "poor little rich girl" destroyed her life in the most tragic way possible.
May 22, 2023 · When Barbara Hutton was just 4 years old, her mother Edna Woolworth died unexpectedly in the family home. Her cause of death is still debated, but what is known for certain is that Hutton herself discovered the body.
Barbara Hutton was an American heiress, debutante, and socialite. She was referred to as the "Poor Little Rich Girl” first when she had an expensive and luxurious debutante ball in 1930 and later due to her troubled personal life.
May 13, 1979 · Barbara Hutton, the highly publicized, oft‐married Woolworth heir who spent much of her life searching for a happiness that apparently eluded her, died in Los Angeles Friday of a heart attack....
Aug 5, 2016 · In 1924, 12-year-old Barbara Hutton inherited a $28 million trust fund from her grandfather, retail magnate Frank Woolworth—about $387 million in today's money.
Barbara Woolworth Hutton (November 14, 1912 – May 11, 1979) was an American debutante, socialite, heiress, and philanthropist. She was dubbed the "Poor Little Rich Girl"—first when she was given a lavish and expensive debutante ball in 1930 amid the Great Depression, and later due to a notoriously troubled private life. Quick Facts Born, Died ...
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Jun 21, 2024 · Barbara Woolworth Hutton was one of the first American socialites to seize the public’s attention for her wealth and lavish style as well as for her troubled private life. Heiress to the...
Hutton, Barbara (1912–1979) American heiress. Name variations: (nickname) Bobbie Hutton. Born Barbara Woolworth Hutton on November 14, 1912, in New York City; died on May 11, 1979, in Los Angeles, California; daughter of Franklyn Hutton (a stockbroker) and Edna (Woolworth) Hutton; attended Miss Shinn's School for Girls, in Los Angeles ...
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Jan 1, 1983 · Poor Little Rich Girl: The Life and Legend of Barbara Hutton. Hardcover – January 1, 1983. by C. David Heymann (Author) 4.3 97 ratings. See all formats and editions. In her lifetime, the wealth and glamour of the Woolworth heiress Barbara Hutton were legendary.
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