Was Monopoly invented by a woman?
Was Monopoly invented by a woman?
She invented The Landlord’s Game, the precursor to Monopoly, to illustrate teachings of the progressive era economist Henry George.Lizzie Magie.
Elizabeth Magie
Nationality
American
Other names
Elizabeth J. Magie Phillips
Occupation
Game Designer writer feminist Georgist
Spouse
Albert Phillips ( m. 1937, died)
She invented The Landlord’s Game, the precursor to Monopoly, to illustrate teachings of the progressive era economist Henry George.
Lizzie Magie.
Elizabeth Magie | |
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Nationality | American |
Other names | Elizabeth J. Magie Phillips |
Occupation | Game Designer writer feminist Georgist |
Spouse | Albert Phillips ( m. 1937, died) |