Guide Note:
Jeff Bezos is the founder of Amazon. With an estimated worth of $8.2 billion, he's among the wealthiest individuals in the world.
Fast Facts:
- Born: January 12, 1964
- Birthplace: Albequerque, New Mexico
- Alma-mater: Princeton University
- Occupation: CEO, Amazon
- Company: Amazon
- Lives in Beverly Hills, CA
- 2008 estimated wealth: $8.2 billion
Early Life
Jeff Bezos was born in Albequerque, New Mexico and showed an aptitude for mathematics and engineering from an early age. He attended Princeton University, from where he graduated summa cum laude and phi beta kappa with a degree in computer science and electrical engineering.
Amazon
He started Amazon in 1994 and the company has since grown to become one of the world's biggest online retailers. More recently he has started a company called Blue Origin, which deals with private spaceflight for individuals.
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