Jack Dorsey

American computer scientist, entrepreneur and co-founder of Twitter
Person human Q335552
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Jack Dorsey

Summary

Jack Dorsey is a human[1]. He was born in St. Louis[2]. He was born on November 19, 1976[3]. He worked as an entrepreneur[4], blogger[5], businessperson[6], programmer[7], and computer scientist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.47% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,733 views/month, #4,721 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jack Dorsey's place of birth was St. Louis[2].
  • Jack Dorsey was born on November 19, 1976[3].
  • Jack Dorsey's father was Timothy Dorsey[10].
  • Jack Dorsey held citizenship in United States[11].
  • English was Jack Dorsey's native language[12].
  • Jack Dorsey is identified as part of the Irish Americans ethnic group[13].
  • Jack Dorsey is identified as part of the Italian Americans ethnic group[14].
  • Jack Dorsey's professions included entrepreneur[4].
  • Jack Dorsey worked as a blogger[5].
  • Jack Dorsey worked as a businessperson[6].
  • Jack Dorsey's professions included programmer[7].
  • Jack Dorsey's professions included computer scientist[8].
  • Jack Dorsey's professions included business executive[15].
  • Jack Dorsey held the position of chief executive officer[16].
  • Among Jack Dorsey's employers was Block, Inc.[17].
  • Jack Dorsey was educated at New York University[18].
  • Jack Dorsey's education included a stint at Missouri University of Science and Technology[19].
  • Jack Dorsey's education included a stint at Bishop DuBourg High School[20].
  • Jack Dorsey is recorded as male[21].
  • Jack Dorsey's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Jack Dorsey's Commons category is recorded as Jack Dorsey[23].
  • Jack Dorsey's unmarried partner is recorded as Nicole Lapin[24].
  • Jack Dorsey's residence is recorded as Sea Cliff[25].
  • Jack Dorsey's family name is recorded as Dorsey[26].
  • Jack Dorsey's given name is recorded as Jack[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in St. Louis[2], Jack Dorsey… he was born on November 19, 1976[3]. His father was Timothy Dorsey[10]. Ethnic identities include Irish Americans[13], an ethnic community[28], in United States[29] and Italian Americans[14], an ethnic group[30]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at New York University[18], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1831[33], headquartered in New York City[34]; Missouri University of Science and Technology[19], a public university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1870[37]; and Bishop DuBourg High School[20], a high school[38], in United States[39], founded in 1950[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entrepreneur[4], blogger[5], businessperson[6], programmer[7], computer scientist[8], and business executive[15]. Among Jack Dorsey's employers was Block, Inc.[17]. He held the position of chief executive officer[16].

Why It Matters

Jack Dorsey ranks in the top 0.47% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,733 views/month, #4,721 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Jack Dorsey born?

Jack Dorsey's place of birth was St. Louis[2].

Who were Jack Dorsey's parents?

Jack Dorsey's father was Timothy Dorsey[10].

What did Jack Dorsey do for work?

Jack Dorsey worked as entrepreneur[4], blogger[5], businessperson[6], programmer[7], and computer scientist[8].

Where did Jack Dorsey go to school?

Jack Dorsey was educated at New York University[18], Missouri University of Science and Technology[19], and Bishop DuBourg High School[20].

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  1. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Highbaud · 2026-09-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → American computer scientist, entrepreneur and co-founder of Twitter
    Name in native language → Jack Patrick Dorsey
    Employer → Block, Inc.
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  2. 16w ago · P227human · 2026-06-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Flickr user id → 95728450@N00
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