Jeff Bezos Birth Date
Jeff Bezos was born on January 12, 1964, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His birth name is Jeffrey Preston Jorgensen. He later took the surname Bezos from his stepfather, Miguel Bezos.
Early Life and Education
Bezos grew up in Houston and Miami, Florida. He showed early interest in technology and science, often tinkering with gadgets on his family’s ranch. He graduated from Princeton University in 1986 with degrees in electrical engineering and computer science.
Career and Amazon Founding
After working on Wall Street, Bezos founded Amazon in 1994 in Bellevue, Washington. The company started as an online bookstore and expanded into a global technology and e-commerce leader. He stepped down as CEO in 2021 to focus on other ventures.
Wealth and Legacy
Bezos became one of the world’s wealthiest individuals through Amazon’s growth and his investments. He also founded the space company Blue Origin and purchased The Washington Post. His career is widely studied as a case in technology entrepreneurship.
