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Jimmy Wales
Wikidata describes Jimmy Wales as co-founder of Wikipedia (born 1966).
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English Wikidata description, retrieved 2026-11-05 UTC. This is a starting point; independent biography review is pending.
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Career highlights
As recorded by Wikidata:
- Award received: Quadriga · dated 2008
- Notable work: Wikipedia
- Employer: Fandom, Inc. · from 2004
- Public office: Chair of the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees · from 2003-06-20 · to 2006-10-28
- Education: Auburn University · from 1983 · to 1986
- Award received: EFF Award · dated 2006
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