Jeff Bezos
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Jeff Bezos was born on January 12, 1964, in Albuquerque[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. He is a computer scientist, entrepreneur, commercial astronaut, and business oligarch[9][10]. His mother is Jackie Bezos[8], and he was educated at River Oaks Elementary School, Miami Palmetto High School, and Princeton University.
He was married to MacKenzie Scott from 1992 to 2019 and has been married to Lauren Sánchez since 2025[11][12]. Bezos identifies as irreligious. He served as chief executive officer from 1996 to 2021 and as chairman of the executive board[13][14].
Among his awards are The James Smithson Bicentennial Medal, Time Person of the Year, the Axel Springer Award, the Heinlein Prize for Advances in Space Commercialization, and he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, along with two additional honors[15][16].
Key Facts
- Father: Ted Jorgensen[9]
- Mother: Jacklyn Gise[10]
- Spouse: Lauren Sánchez[11]
- Child: Preston Bezos[12], second son of Jeff Bezos[13], third son of Jeff Bezos[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Native language: English[16]
- Position held: chairman of the executive board[17]
- Employer: Amazon[18], First International Telecom[19]
- Educated at: Miami Palmetto High School[20], River Oaks Elementary School[21]
- Award received: The James Smithson Bicentennial Medal[22], Time Person of the Year[23], Axel Springer Award[24], Heinlein Prize for Advances in Space Commercialization[25], Logistics Hall of Fame[26], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27], Time 100[28], Knight of the Legion of Honour[29], Innovation Prize of the German Economy[30], פרס ג'ררד אוניל[31], World Space Award[32]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[33], Phi Beta Kappa Society[34], National Academy of Engineering[35]
- Religion or worldview: irreligion[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Commons category: Jeff Bezos[38]
- Residence: Medina[39]
- Family name: Bezos[40], Jorgensen[41]
- Given name: Jeffrey[42], Preston[43]
- Significant event: accident[44], Jeff Bezos phone hacking incident[45], sub-orbital spaceflight[46]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jeff Bezos[47]
- Relative: adoptive daughter of Jeff Bezos[48]
- Described by source: amazon[49]
- Participant in: Ice Bucket Challenge[50]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[51], Spanish[52]
Why It Matters
Jeff Bezos has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
FAQs
Where was Jeff Bezos born?
Jeff Bezos was born in Albuquerque[2].
Who were Jeff Bezos's parents?
Jeff Bezos's father was Ted Jorgensen[9]. Jeff Bezos's mother was Jacklyn Gise[10].
Who was Jeff Bezos married to?
Jeff Bezos's spouses include Lauren Sánchez[11].
What did Jeff Bezos do for work?
Jeff Bezos worked as a computer scientist[3], entrepreneur[4], commercial astronaut[5], business oligarch[6], and programmer[7].
Where did Jeff Bezos go to school?
Jeff Bezos was educated at Miami Palmetto High School[20] and River Oaks Elementary School[21].
What awards did Jeff Bezos receive?
Honors received include The James Smithson Bicentennial Medal[22], Time Person of the Year[23], Axel Springer Award[24], and Heinlein Prize for Advances in Space Commercialization[25].