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Pleasant T. Rowland (born Pleasant Williams Thiele; March 8, 1941) is an American educator, reporter, writer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Rowland is best known for creating the American Girl brand.
The story of Pleasant T. Rowland. When Pleasant founded American Girl in 1986, she believed that great stories with aspirational characters could inspire girls to make their own positive mark on the world—and she was right. Since then, we’ve been a trusted partner in empowering girls with confidence and character.
Pleasant Rowland is the founder and initial owner of the American Girl corporation. Pleasant Williams Thiele was born March 8, 1941 in Chicago; her father is Edward Thiele (a Chicago advertising executive who eventually became president of the Leo Burnett ad agency). She grew up in Bannockburn...
Jun 1, 2023 · Pleasant Rowland. $350M. 2023 America's Self-Made Women Net Worth. as of 6/1/23. About Pleasant Rowland. Unable to find dolls for her nieces, Pleasant Rowland started the American Girl doll ...
Pleasant Company was founded in 1986 by Pleasant Rowland in Middleton, Wisconsin, and its products were originally purchasable by mail order only. In 1998, Pleasant Company became a subsidiary of Mattel after Mattel purchased the company for $700 million.
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Rowland. Born: 1941. City: Madison. County: Dane. Pleasant Rowland founded the American Girls Collection, a popular line of books, dolls, and accessories that features girls living throughout U.S. history. Pleasant Rowland was born in Chicago. After graduating from Wells College in Aurora, New York, she became an elementary-school teacher.
Ignoring conventional wisdom on toys, educator Pleasant Rowland saw a market for tweens and created a beloved $300-million company. With more than 160 million books sold since 1986, the characters Rowland created continue to help children explore American history using stories about 9-year-old girls growing up during challenging times. 23 min read.
