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Barbara Peterson (Barbara Elaine Peterson) was born on 25 November, 1953 in Edina, Minnesota, U.S., is a Miss USA 1976. Discover Barbara Peterson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 70 years old?
| Popular As |
Barbara Elaine Peterson |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
70 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
25 November, 1953 |
| Birthday |
25 November |
| Birthplace |
Edina, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Nationality |
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Barbara Peterson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 70 years old, Barbara Peterson height not available right now. We will update Barbara Peterson's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Brown |
Who Is Barbara Peterson's Husband?
Her husband is Rodney P. Burwell (m. 1982-2015)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Rodney P. Burwell (m. 1982-2015) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
3 |
Barbara Peterson Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Barbara Peterson worth at the age of 70 years old? Barbara Peterson’s income source is mostly from being a successful . She is from . We have estimated Barbara Peterson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
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Barbara Peterson Social Network
Timeline
Barbara Elaine Peterson Burwell (née Peterson; born November 25, 1953 ) is an American philanthropist and beauty pageant titleholder.
After being crowned Miss Minnesota USA 1976, she competed at Miss USA 1976, becoming the first woman from Minnesota to win the title.
Afterwards, she represented the United States at Miss Universe 1976, where she was unplaced.
As a philanthropist, Peterson is the president of the Burwell Family Foundation, based in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Peterson was born in Edina, Minnesota to parents C. Donald Peterson and Gretchen Elaine Palen Peterson.
Her family is of Swedish and German origin.
Her father was an associate justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, while her uncle was P. Kenneth Peterson, a former mayor of Minneapolis.
Peterson was raised in Edina, and is one of six children; her four brothers and one sister include Todd Douglas, Scott Jeffrey, Craig Donald, Mark Bradley, and Polly Suzanne.
Peterson attended Edina High School, and later received a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, with a triple major in political science, communications, and American studies.
Peterson had previously been crowned Queen of the Minneapolis Aquatennial and Miss Svenskarnas Dag, prior to competing in national pageantry.
She later entered Miss Minnesota USA 1976, which she went on to win.
As Miss Minnesota USA, Peterson was tasked with representing Minnesota at Miss USA 1976, held in Niagara Falls, New York.
She advanced through the competition until ultimately being declared the winner, becoming the first woman from Minnesota to win the title.
After winning Miss USA, Peterson represented the United States at the Miss Universe 1976 pageant in Hong Kong.
Peterson later completed her reign as Miss USA after crowning Kimberly Tomes of Texas as Miss USA 1977, in Charleston, South Carolina on May 14, 1977.
In 1987, Peterson authored the book Becoming a Beauty Queen: the Complete Guide with her sister Polly Peterson Bowles, based on their experiences competing in pageantry.
Peterson also served as a judge at the Miss USA 1990 competition.
In the competition, Peterson became the first American competitor not to advance to the semifinals, which would not be repeated again until Kimberly Pressler represented the United States at Miss Universe 1999.
Peterson was married to businessman Rodney P. Burwell until his death in 2015.
As a philanthropist, she and her husband made donations to educational and charitable institutions through the Burwell Family Foundation, which she serves as the president of.
Peterson resides in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area.
