Hannah Elias | |
|---|---|
 In The Sketch, March 29, 1905 | |
| Born | c. 1865 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
| Known for | One of the richest Black women in the world at the time |
Hannah Elias (born c. 1865) was an American sex worker and landlord who became one of the richest Black women in the world during her lifetime.[1]
- ^ "Rich Hannah Elias Once in the Poorhouse" (PDF). The World: Evening Edition. November 21, 1903. p. 2. Retrieved August 23, 2023 – via Chronicling America.