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Madam C. J. Walker was an African-American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a political and social activist. She was considered the wealthiest African-American businesseswoman and wealthiest self-made woman in America at the time of her death in 1919.
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Madam C.J. Walker | |
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 Walker c. 1914 | |
| Born | Sarah Breedlove December 23, 1867 Delta, Fifth Military District (Louisiana), U.S. |
| Died | May 25, 1919 (aged 51) Irvington, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx, New York) |
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| Known for | Founder of Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company |
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| Children | A'Lelia Walker |
| Relatives | A'Lelia Bundles (great–great granddaughter) |
| Website | madamcjwalker |
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