Morris Michtom
American toy inventor · United States · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1869 to 1938 · aged 68
Morris Michtom was a Russian-born businessman and inventor who, with his wife Rose, also a Russian Jewish immigrant who lived in Brooklyn, founded the Ideal Novelty and Toy Company. Michtom came up with the idea for the teddy bear in 1902.
Morris Michtom is read about 30 times a day, in 6 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 9 July 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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After Michtom's death, the company became the largest doll-making company in the United States.
Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1869 to 1938 · aged 68
