Mark Zuckerberg
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Mark Elliot Zuckerberg
Date of Birth: May 14, 1984
Place of Birth: White Plains, New York, USA
Height: 171 cm (5′7½″)
Weight: ~70 kg (154 lbs)
Religion: Jewish (upbringing)
Nationality: American
Ancestry: Ashkenazi Jewish
Languages: English; conversational Mandarin
Marital Status: Married to Priscilla Chan (since 2012)
Children: 3 – Max (2015), August (2017), Aurelia (2023)
Occupation: Co-founder & CEO of Meta Platforms
Education: Harvard University (left to build Facebook)
Net Worth: $100B–$180B (public estimates)
Total Social Followers: FB/IG 100M+ (combined)
Businesses: Meta: Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Threads, Quest
Current Residence: Bay Area (CA) & Kaua‘i, Hawaii (projects)
Number of Houses: Multiple (private)
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Raised in New York; built early apps and games with his dad.
- Created “Synapse” music player in high school; tech companies took notice.
- Studied at Harvard; launched Facebook from his dorm.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 2004: Launches “TheFacebook” at Harvard; expands rapidly.
- 2012: Facebook IPO; acquires Instagram.
- 2014: Acquisitions of WhatsApp and Oculus (VR).
- 2015: With Priscilla Chan, pledges 99% of wealth to philanthropy over their lifetimes.
- 2021: Facebook rebrands to Meta; emphasis on AR/VR & AI.
- 2023–2025: Mixed reality devices, social apps, open-source AI & creator tools.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- TIME Person of the Year (2010).
- Featured on global “most influential” and “richest” lists.
- Honors for philanthropy via Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI).
🧠 Did You Know?
- Started coding young; learned from his dentist father using early PCs.
- Built “Synapse” music app that predicted listening habits.
- Often wears a simple gray T-shirt to minimize decision fatigue.
- Blue dominates Facebook’s palette because blue stands out best to him.
- Speaks conversational Mandarin; has done full Q&As in Mandarin.
- Created a home AI assistant “Jarvis” (voiced by Morgan Freeman in a demo).
- Practices Brazilian jiu-jitsu and has competed in tournaments.
- Enjoys hydrofoil surfing; shares clips from Hawaii.
- Dog “Beast” (Hungarian Puli) became a social media star.
- Personal “year of” challenges included language learning and running goals.
- Meta open-sourced major technologies like React (web) and PyTorch (via FAIR).
- Acquisitions reshaped social media (Instagram, WhatsApp) and XR (Oculus).
- Co-founded CZI to fund science, education, and justice reform.
- Backed Biohub research centers linking universities and labs.
- Supports creators with monetization tools across Meta platforms.
- Studied ancient languages and classics alongside computer science.
- Hosted townhalls with global leaders, developers, and creators.
- Advocates for interoperable messaging and privacy improvements.
- Invests in AI safety and integrity teams at scale.
- Early motto “move fast” evolved to emphasize stability and privacy.
- Interest in education tech and personalized learning dates back years.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mark Zuckerberg born?
May 14, 1984.
How tall is he?
171 cm (5′7½″).
Where was he born?
White Plains, New York, USA.
Is he married?
Yes, to Priscilla Chan since 2012.
Does he have children?
Yes, three: Max, August, and Aurelia.
What is his net worth?
$100B–$180B (public estimates).
What is he best known for?
Co-founding Facebook and leading Meta Platforms.
What products does Meta own?
Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Threads, Quest (XR).
Did he graduate from Harvard?
No; left to build Facebook.
Does he speak Mandarin?
Conversational.
What is CZI?
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, a philanthropic organization.
Does he practice jiu-jitsu?
Yes, trains and has competed.
Where does he live?
Bay Area (California) and time in Hawai‘i.
Is he active on social media?
Yes, on Facebook and Instagram.
Is he active in 2025?
Yes, as CEO of Meta.