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Markus Persson
Swedish video game programmer and founder of Mojang (born 1979).
The record
Markus Persson is a Swedish video game programmer and founder of Mojang. Born on 1 June 1979 in Stockholm, Persson is 47.
Notable works include Minecraft. Honours include British Academy Games Special Award.
With a Wikipedia article in 61 languages, Markus Persson is No. 3,081 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 1 June 1979, Stockholm (age 47)
- Country
- Sweden
- Known as
- Programmer, video game producer, designer
- Field
- Science
- Party
- Pirate Party
- Languages
- Swedish, English
- Wikipedia editions
- 61
Did you know
1 Jun
Shares a birthday with Marilyn Monroe and Morgan Freeman.
214
One of 214 people in the Index born in Stockholm, with Greta Thunberg.
61
Has a Wikipedia article in 61 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
Markus Persson
- SpouseElin Zetterstrand
Honours and works
Awards
- British Academy Games Special Award2012
Notable works
- Minecraft
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