Sarah C. J. Walker
American entrepreneur (1867-1919)
1867 — 1919
Quick Facts
Profession
American entrepreneur (1867-1919)
Born
December 23, 1867
Died
1919 (age ~52)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
businessperson, entrepreneur, inventor
United StatesBorn in DeltaDied in Irvington
1867
Born in Delta (1867-12-23)
1919
Died in Irvington
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Madam C. J. Walker, Mrs. Charles Joseph Walker upon her third marriage, was an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist. Walker is recorded as the first female self-made millionaire in America in the Guinness Book of World Records. Multiple sources mention that although other women might have been the first, their wealth is not as well-documented.
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Who is Sarah C. J. Walker?+
Madam C. J. Walker, Mrs. Charles Joseph Walker upon her third marriage, was an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist. Walker is recorded as the first female self-made millionaire in America in the Guinness Book of World Records. Multiple sources mention that althou
What does the name Sarah mean?+
The name Sarah means "A village in Hormozgan Province, Iran.. Etymology: From Sarah. Used as a modern spelling variant of the traditional Danish Sara.". It is of English origin.
When was Sarah C. J. Walker born?+
Sarah C. J. Walker was born on December 23, 1867.
When did Sarah C. J. Walker die?+
Sarah C. J. Walker died in 1919, at approximately 52 years of age.
Name Meaning
A village in Hormozgan Province, Iran.. Etymology: From Sarah. Used as a modern spelling variant of the traditional Danish Sara.
The name Sarah is of English origin, meaning "A village in Hormozgan Province, Iran.. Etymology: From Sarah. Used as a modern spelling variant of the traditional Danish Sara.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Sarah — December 23, 1867
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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