Jimmy Wales
Entrepreneur

Jimmy Wales Net Worth

Jimmy Wales was born on August 7, 1966 in Huntsville, AL. He is best known as the co-founder of the widely used non-profit online encyclopedia Wikipedia and the for-profit hosting company Wikia. Wales has been credited with revolutionizing the way people access and share information online.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day August 7, 1966
Birth Place Huntsville, AL
Age 57 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Leo

💰 Net worth: $10 million (2024)

About

Co-founder of the widely used non-profit online encyclopedia Wikipedia and the for-profit hosting company known as Wikia.

Before Fame

He attended Indiana University and the University of Alabama.

Trivia

He received criticism for the accuracy of the content that was published on Wikipedia.

Family Life

He was married to Christine Rohan from 1997 to 2010. He married a third time to Kate Garvey in 2012. He has daughters named Ada and Kira.

Associated With

He and Mark Zuckerberg were both pioneers of the Cyber Age.

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As a Senior Writer at Famous Net Worth, I spearhead an exceptional team dedicated to uncovering and sharing the stories of pioneering individuals. My passion for unearthing untold narratives drives me to delve deep into the essence of each subject, bringing forth a unique blend of factual accuracy and narrative allure. In orchestrating the editorial workflow, I am deeply involved in every step—from initial research to the final touches of publishing, ensuring each biography not only informs but also engages and inspires our readership.