Most famous for her invention of wrinkle-free cotton fabric, she is remembered for patenting numerous chloride processes for the production of wash-and-wear cotton-based products. Ruth Benerito was born on January 12, 1916, in New Orleans, LA. A century and a half after Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin, Benerito resurrected the steadily diminishing cotton industry by creating a process for the production of wash-and-wear cotton fabrics. After earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemistry from Tulane University, she received her Ph.D. in physical chemistry from the University of Chicago and began her lengthy career at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Southern Regional Research Center. Scroll below and check our most recent updates about Ruth Benerito Net Worth, Salary, Biography, Age, Career, Wiki. Also discover more detailed information about Current Net worth as well as Monthly/Year salaries, Expenses, Income Reports!
Born Ruth Mary Rogan, she spent her early years in New Orleans, Louisiana. In the early 1950s, she married Frank Benerito. He has not shared about Her’s parent’s names. We will update Family, Sibling, Spouse, and Children’s information. Right now, we don’t have much information about Education Life.
Bio/Wiki | |
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First Name | Ruth |
Last Name | Benefits |
Profession | Inventor |
Died | Oct 5, 2013 ( age 97) |
Birthday & Zodiac | |
Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Birth Date | January 12, 1916 |
Birthday | January 12 |
Birth Place | New Orleans, LA |
Country | LA |
Height & Weight | |
Height (Approx.) | Not Available |
Weight (Approx.) | Not Available |
Her numerous honors include the American Chemical Society’s 1972 Southwest Regional Award; the 2002 Lemelson-MIT Lifetime Achievement Award; and a 2008 induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
Estimated Net Worth in 2020 |
$100,000 – $1M. |
Previous Year’s Net Worth (2019) | Under Review |
Annual Salary | Under Review. |
Income Source | Primary Income source Inventor (profession). |
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