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Craig Newmark, born on December 6, 1952 in Morristown, New Jersey, United States, is an entrepreneur, blogger and philanthropist. That puts Craig Newmark at 73 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Morristown High School and Case Western Reserve University. Awards on record include Internet Hall of Fame (2012).
My Take
What I admire most about Craig Newmark is his restraint. He built Craigslist, a platform that reshaped daily life across the globe, yet he never chased maximum profit or flashy growth, keeping it plain and useful right down to the name. A former IBM and bank programmer from New Jersey turning into one of the internet's quiet giants is a reminder that impact doesn't require ego. His pivot to philanthropy, backing press freedom and trustworthy journalism, fits perfectly. He earns my respect not by dominating headlines but by building trust through integrity, which is the rarest currency online.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Craig Newmark
- Name (Japanese)
- クレイグ・ニューマーク
- Reading
- くれいぐ・にゅーまーく
- Born
- December 6, 1952 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Morristown, New Jersey, United States
- Occupation
- entrepreneur / blogger / philanthropist / computer scientist
2. Background
- High school
- Morristown High School
- University
- Case Western Reserve University
Awards & achievements
- 2012 Internet Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/craignewmark/
- Xhttps://x.com/craignewmark
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig%20Newmark
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q974541
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Craig Newmark born?
Born December 6, 1952 (age 73).
Where is Craig Newmark from?
Craig Newmark is from Morristown, New Jersey, United States.
What does Craig Newmark do?
Craig Newmark works as entrepreneur, blogger, philanthropist, computer scientist.
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