When was Jimmy Wales born?

Jimmy Wales was born on 7 August 1966 in Huntsville.

What positions has Jimmy Wales held?

Positions held by Jimmy Wales include: non-executive director (2016–2017); Chair of the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees (2003–2006); Founder's seat of the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees.

Where did Jimmy Wales study?

Jimmy Wales was educated at Auburn University, University of Alabama, Indiana University Bloomington, Randolph School.

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Jimmy Wales

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Co-founder of Wikipedia (born 1966)

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Jimmy Donal "Jimbo" Wales is an American and British internet entrepreneur and former financial trader. He is best known for co-founding Wikipedia, a non-profit free encyclopedia, and Fandom, a for-profit wiki hosting service. He has also worked on Bomis, Nupedia, WikiTribune, and Trust Café.

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Born: 7 August 1966 wd
Place of birth: Huntsville wd
Citizenship: United States, United Kingdom wd
Occupation: businessperson, entrepreneur, Wikimedian, computer scientist, researcher, orator wd
Education: Auburn University, University of Alabama, Indiana University Bloomington, Randolph School wd
Spouse: Kate Garvey, Christine Rohan, Pamela Green wd
Official website: jimmywales.com wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram · YouTube · LinkedIn wd

Positions held wd

non-executive director (2016–2017)
Chair of the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees (20 June 2003 – 28 October 2006)
Founder's seat of the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees

Awards wd

Quadriga (2008)
EFF Award (2006)
Gottlieb Duttweiler Prize (2011)
UNESCO Niels Bohr Medal (2013)
Internet Hall of Fame (2013)
Young Global Leaders (2007)
Leonardo Award (2011)
Dan David Prize (2015)
President's Medal (2017)
Nokia Foundation Recognition Award (2009)

Questions

When was Jimmy Wales born?: Jimmy Wales was born on 7 August 1966 in Huntsville.
What positions has Jimmy Wales held?: Positions held by Jimmy Wales include: non-executive director (2016–2017); Chair of the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees (2003–2006); Founder's seat of the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees.
Where did Jimmy Wales study?: Jimmy Wales was educated at Auburn University, University of Alabama, Indiana University Bloomington, Randolph School.

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Last updated 7 November 2026 · facts checked 7 November 2026

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"Jimmy Wales". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/jimmy-wales. Retrieved 7 November 2026.

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