Jeff Bezos - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 12, 1964 |
|---|---|
| Age | 61 |
| Birthplace | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Founder and former CEO of Amazon.com, Inc. |
Intro
Jeff Bezos is an American entrepreneur, media proprietor, and investor most renowned for founding Amazon.com, Inc., a company that revolutionized e-commerce, cloud computing, and logistics, and has grown to be one of the most valuable companies globally. Bezos is also the founder of Blue Origin, an aerospace manufacturer and sub-orbital spaceflight services company, and the owner of The Washington Post.
Early Life & Background
Jeff Bezos was born to Jacklyn and Ted Jorgensen. After his parents' divorce, his mother married Miguel 'Mike' Bezos, who adopted Jeff. He grew up in Houston, Texas, and later Miami, Florida, showing early interest in science and technology, including rigging an electric alarm to keep his siblings out of his room. He attended Princeton University, graduating with degrees in electrical engineering and computer science in 1986.
Career Highlights
- Founded Amazon.com in 1994 as an online bookstore, which later diversified into a global e-commerce giant.
- Served as CEO of Amazon from 1994 to 2021, overseeing its expansion into cloud computing (Amazon Web Services), video streaming (Prime Video), and artificial intelligence.
- Founded Blue Origin in 2000, dedicated to space exploration and commercialization.
- Purchased The Washington Post in 2013, revitalizing the historic newspaper with technological investment.
- Regularly topped lists of the world's wealthiest individuals.
Trivia
- Bezos worked on Wall Street in a variety of related fields before moving to Seattle to open Amazon.
- He made a cameo appearance in the 2016 film 'Star Trek Beyond'.
- Blue Origin's motto is 'Gradatim Ferociter,' meaning 'Step by Step, Ferociously.'
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Jeff Bezos?
Jeff Bezos is 61 years old.
When was Jeff Bezos born?
Jeff Bezos was born the 12 January 1964.
Where is Jeff Bezos from?
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About January 12th, 1964, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 12, 1964, a significant political uprising known as the Zanzibar Revolution commenced, with rebels overthrowing the Sultan of Zanzibar just one month after the country gained independence. The revolution led to the proclamation of a new republic, marking a pivotal moment in the region's post-colonial history.
- Day of the week: January 12th, 1964 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: There! I've Said It Again by Bobby Vinton
- #1 UK song: Glad All Over by Dave Clark Five
- Popular movie: Omicron directed by Ugo Gregoretti
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