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Mark Zuckerberg

What is mark zuckerberg?

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Key facts

Full name Mark Elliot Zuckerberg[1]
Born May 14, 1984, in White Plains, New York[1]
Education Harvard University (2002–2004)[3]
Role Founder, Chairman and CEO of Meta[1]
Spouse Priscilla Chan[1]

Mark Zuckerberg is an American computer programmer and entrepreneur, best known as cofounding Facebook in 2004 and leading Meta as its founder, chairman, and CEO. He was born on May 14, 1984, in White Plains, New York, and attended Harvard University from 2002 to 2004. He is married to Priscilla Chan. [1] [3] [2]

Context

Mark Zuckerberg is an American computer programmer and entrepreneur, best known as the cofounder of Facebook and the founder and leader of Meta [1]. He was born on May 14, 1984, in White Plains, New York, and attended Harvard University from 2002 to 2004 [3]. Facebook was founded in 2004 by Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes [1]. Meta identifies him as its Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer [1]. He is married to Priscilla Chan and has served as co-CEO of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative since 2015 [1].

Documented claims

  • Facebook was founded in 2004 by Zuckerberg and three Harvard classmates: Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes. [1]
  • Zuckerberg has served as co-CEO of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative since 2015. [1]

Questions and answers

When was Mark Zuckerberg born?

He was born on May 14, 1984, in White Plains, New York [1].

What is Zuckerberg's role at Meta?

Meta lists him as its Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer [1].

Who cofounded Facebook with Zuckerberg?

Facebook was founded in 2004 by Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes [1].

Where did Zuckerberg study?

He attended Harvard University from 2002 to 2004 [3].

Sources

  1. Mark Zuckerberg Facts — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. 28 Incredible Facts About Mark Zuckerberg — inc.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Mark Zuckerberg: Biography, Entrepreneur, Facebook, Meta — biography.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People