When was Jeff Bezos born?

Jeff Bezos was born on 12 January 1964 in Albuquerque.

What positions has Jeff Bezos held?

Positions held by Jeff Bezos include: chief executive officer (1996–2021); chairperson of the executive board.

Where did Jeff Bezos study?

Jeff Bezos was educated at Princeton University, Miami Palmetto High School, River Oaks Elementary School.

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Jeff Bezos

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American business magnate (born 1964)

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Jeffrey Preston Bezos is an American businessman, and the founder, executive chairman, and former president and CEO of Amazon, the world's largest e-commerce and cloud computing company. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index and Forbes, he was the world's wealthiest person from 2017 to 2021, and in 2026, his net worth was approximately US$284 billion. He is commonly considered part of the global elite.

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Born: 12 January 1964 wd
Place of birth: Albuquerque wd
Citizenship: United States wd
Occupation: computer scientist, entrepreneur, commercial astronaut, business oligarch, programmer wd
Education: Princeton University, Miami Palmetto High School, River Oaks Elementary School wd
Spouse: MacKenzie Scott, Lauren Sánchez wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Instagram wd

Positions held wd

chief executive officer (1996–2021)
chairperson of the executive board

Awards wd

The James Smithson Bicentennial Medal (2016)
Time Person of the Year (1999)
Axel Springer Award (2018)
Heinlein Prize for Advances in Space Commercialization
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Time 100 (2018)
Knight of the Legion of Honour (2023)
Innovation Prize of the German Economy
Gerard K. O’Neill Memorial Award (2018)
World Space Award (2025)

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When was Jeff Bezos born?: Jeff Bezos was born on 12 January 1964 in Albuquerque.
What positions has Jeff Bezos held?: Positions held by Jeff Bezos include: chief executive officer (1996–2021); chairperson of the executive board.
Where did Jeff Bezos study?: Jeff Bezos was educated at Princeton University, Miami Palmetto High School, River Oaks Elementary School.

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Last updated 1 November 2026 · facts checked 5 November 2026

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