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My Take
Jack Ma's story is so dramatic it almost reads like fiction. A former English teacher from Hangzhou Normal University who was rejected from countless jobs went on to build Alibaba and become one of China's richest men. I find his repeated early failures genuinely encouraging; they are a reminder that a life can turn around late. His honors, from the Legion of Honour to Financial Times Person of the Year, mark global recognition. But his abrupt retreat from public life after his peak is just as telling, hinting at the delicate position of a tycoon in China. I see all of it as the making of a singular figure.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jack Ma
- Name (Japanese)
- 馬雲
- Reading
- 不明
- Born
- September 10, 1964 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dragon
- Origin
- Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- entrepreneur / philanthropist / businessperson
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Hangzhou Normal University
Awards & achievements
- 2018 Pioneer of Reform
- 2016 Knight of the Legion of Honour
- 100 Outstanding Private Entrepreneurs in the 40 Years of Reform and Opening-up
- 2013 Financial Times Person of the Year
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jackmaofficial/
- Xhttps://x.com/JackMa
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%A6%AC%E9%9B%B2
Frequently asked questions
When was Jack Ma born?
Born September 10, 1964 (age 61).
Where is Jack Ma from?
Jack Ma is from Hangzhou, People's Republic of China.
What does Jack Ma do?
Jack Ma works as entrepreneur, philanthropist, businessperson.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.