Mark Zuckerberg
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Mark Zuckerberg was born on May 14, 1984, in White Plains[1][2][3] and holds United States citizenship[4]. He attended Ardsley High School, Phillips Exeter Academy, and the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth before completing studies at Harvard University. His professional work spans the fields of computer programming, the Internet, and Facebook[5]. Since 2004, he has been employed by Meta. His occupations include programmer, entrepreneur, computer scientist, patron of the arts, chief executive officer, and philanthropist[5].
In his personal life, Zuckerberg identifies with atheism[6] and has been married to Priscilla Chan since 2012[7]. Over the course of his career, he has received several awards, including the California Hall of Fame, Time Person of the Year, the Axel Springer Award, the BigBrotherAwards, an honorary doctor of Harvard University degree, and recognition as an Innovators Under 35, among others[8][9].
Key Facts
- Father: Edwardes Zuckerberg[9]
- Mother: Karen Kempner[10]
- Spouse: Priscilla Chan[11]
- Child: Maxima Chan Zuckerberg[12], August Chan Zuckerberg[13], Aurelia Chan Zuckerberg[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Native language: English[16]
- Ethnic group: Jewish people[17]
- Occupation: philanthropist[18]
- Field of work: computer programming[19], Internet[20], Facebook[21]
- Position held: chief executive officer[22]
- Employer: Meta[23]
- Educated at: Harvard University[24], Phillips Exeter Academy[25], Ardsley High School[26], Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth[27], Mercy University[28], New York Medical College[29]
- Award received: California Hall of Fame[30], Time Person of the Year[31], Axel Springer Award[32], BigBrotherAwards[33], honorary doctor of Harvard University[34], Innovators Under 35[35], Time 100[36]
- Member of: Tsinghua University[37]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[38]
- Sex or gender: male[39]
- Commons category: Mark Zuckerberg[40]
- Residence: Palo Alto[41]
- Website account on: Clubhouse[42]
- Family name: Zuckerberg[43]
- Given name: Mark[44], Elliot[45]
- Medical condition: red–green color blindness[46]
- Described by source: Lentapedia[47]
- Participant in: commencement at the Harvard University[48], Ice Bucket Challenge[49]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Mandarin[50], English[51]
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Why It Matters
Mark Zuckerberg has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 72 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
Works attributed to him include Facebook[57], a social networking service[58], founded in 2004[59].
FAQs
Where was Mark Zuckerberg born?
Mark Zuckerberg was born in White Plains[2].
Who were Mark Zuckerberg's parents?
Mark Zuckerberg's father was Edwardes Zuckerberg[9]. Mark Zuckerberg's mother was Karen Kempner[10].
Who was Mark Zuckerberg married to?
Mark Zuckerberg's spouses include Priscilla Chan[11].
What did Mark Zuckerberg do for work?
Mark Zuckerberg worked as a programmer[3], entrepreneur[4], computer scientist[5], patron of the arts[6], and chief executive officer[7].
Where did Mark Zuckerberg go to school?
Mark Zuckerberg was educated at Harvard University[24], Phillips Exeter Academy[25], Ardsley High School[26], and Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth[27].
What awards did Mark Zuckerberg receive?
Honors received include California Hall of Fame[30], Time Person of the Year[31], Axel Springer Award[32], and BigBrotherAwards[33].