Jack Ma

Chinese businessman
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Jack Ma is a Chinese entrepreneur and philanthropist born on September 10, 1964, in Hangzhou, China. [1][2][3] He was married to Zhang Ying.

He received his education from Hangzhou Normal University and the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business. His career included working as a teacher from 1988 to 1999, followed by serving as président-directeur général from 1999 to 2019. [4]

Among his numerous honors, Ma has received the Pioneer of Reform award, the Knight of the Legion of Honour, the title of 100 Outstanding Private Entrepreneurs in the 40 Years of Reform and Opening-up, and the Financial Times Person of the Year. [5][6]

Jack Ma

Summary

Jack Ma is a human[1]. He was born in Hangzhou[2]. He was born on September 10, 1964[3]. He worked as an entrepreneur[4] and philanthropist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.43% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,351 views/month, #4,283 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hangzhou[2], Jack Ma…
  • Jack Ma was born on September 10, 1964[3].
  • Jack Ma's father was Ma Laifa[7].
  • Jack Ma's mother was Cui Wencai[8].
  • Jack Ma was married to Zhang Ying[9].
  • A child of Jack Ma was Ma Yuankun[10].
  • A child of Jack Ma was Ma Yuanbao[11].
  • Jack Ma held citizenship in People's Republic of China[12].
  • Jack Ma's professions included entrepreneur[4].
  • Jack Ma's professions included philanthropist[5].
  • Jack Ma's field of work was entrepreneur[13].
  • Jack Ma was educated at Hangzhou Normal University[14].
  • Jack Ma's education included a stint at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business[15].
  • Jack Ma received the Pioneer of Reform[16].
  • Jack Ma received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Jack Ma received the 100 Outstanding Private Entrepreneurs in the 40 Years of Reform and Opening-up[18].
  • Jack Ma received the Financial Times Person of the Year[19].
  • Jack Ma is recorded as male[20].
  • Jack Ma's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Jack Ma was affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party[22].
  • Jack Ma's Commons category is recorded as Ma Yun[23].
  • Jack Ma's family name is recorded as Ma[24].
  • Jack Ma's given name is recorded as Yun[25].
  • Jack Ma's given name is recorded as Jack[26].
  • Jack Ma's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Jack Ma[27].

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Origins and Family

Jack Ma's place of birth was Hangzhou[2]. He was born on September 10, 1964[3]. His father was Ma Laifa[7]. His mother was Cui Wencai[8].

Education

Educated at Hangzhou Normal University[14], a university[28], in People's Republic of China[29], founded in 1978[30] and Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business[15], a business school[31], in People's Republic of China[32], founded in 2002[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entrepreneur[4] and philanthropist[5]. Jack Ma's field of work was entrepreneur[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Pioneer of Reform[16], an award[34], in People's Republic of China[35], founded in 2018[36]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[37], in France[38]; 100 Outstanding Private Entrepreneurs in the 40 Years of Reform and Opening-up[18], an award[39], in People's Republic of China[40], founded in 2018[41]; and Financial Times Person of the Year[19], an award[42].

Personal Life

Jack Ma was married to Zhang Ying[9]. Children include Ma Yuankun[10] and Ma Yuanbao[11]. He was affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party[22].

Why It Matters

Jack Ma ranks in the top 0.43% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,351 views/month, #4,283 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Jack Ma born?

Jack Ma's place of birth was Hangzhou[2].

Who were Jack Ma's parents?

Jack Ma's father was Ma Laifa[7]. Jack Ma's mother was Cui Wencai[8].

Who was Jack Ma married to?

Jack Ma's spouses include Zhang Ying[9].

What did Jack Ma do for work?

Jack Ma worked as entrepreneur[4] and philanthropist[5].

Where did Jack Ma go to school?

Jack Ma was educated at Hangzhou Normal University[14] and Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business[15].

What awards did Jack Ma receive?

Honors received include Pioneer of Reform[16], Knight of the Legion of Honour[17], 100 Outstanding Private Entrepreneurs in the 40 Years of Reform and Opening-up[18], and Financial Times Person of the Year[19].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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