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    Jimmy Wales

    co-founder of Wikipedia (born 1966)

    🎨 Lucky Colour: Yellow🔢 Lucky Number: 2, 3, 7🃏 Tarot: StrengthRashi lucky elements need the birth time (the Moon changed sign on this date: Meena or Mesha)

    As a Leo, Jimmy Wales carries the fire energy of the archer — leo is the most magnetic sign of the zodiac. ruled by the sun, they radiate warm. Their Life Path 1 — the The Leader — guided by Sun, brings independent, ambitious, pioneering, and self-reliant. natura to everything they do.

    About Jimmy Wales

    Jimmy Donal Wales is an American internet entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of the online encyclopedia Wikipedia. Born on August 7, 1966, in Huntsville, Alabama, Wales studied finance at Auburn University and the University of Alabama. He initially worked as a financial trader in Chicago before transitioning into internet ventures. In 1996, he co-founded Bomis, a web portal that later helped fund Nupedia, a peer-reviewed online encyclopedia project. Recognizing the need for a faster editing process, Wales and Larry Sanger launched Wikipedia in January 2001. Under Wales's guidance, Wikipedia rapidly expanded into a multilingual, open-editing platform powered by global volunteers. In 2003, Wales established the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation to support Wikipedia and its sister projects, serving on its board of trustees for many years. He also co-founded Wikia, a commercial web hosting service, and later launched media initiative WT:Social. Wales remains an influential advocate for free access to knowledge worldwide.

    Based on publicly available information.

    Jimmy Wales — Birthday & Personal Facts

    Full NameJimmy Wales
    Professionco-founder of Wikipedia (born 1966)
    NationalityUnited States
    Date of BirthAugust 7, 1966
    Age60 years old
    Chinese Zodiac🐎 Fire Horse
    Sun sign (Western)♌ Leo
    Moon sign (Rashi)Meena or Mesha (depends on birth time)
    NakshatraRevati or Ashwini (depends on birth time)
    Life Path Number1 — The Leader
    🏆Ranked #1 of 7 notable people born on August 7 in our records, by global recognition (Wikipedia reach) →
    🌙Vedic birth chart & birth timeBirth time: not on record

    A genuine Vedic Kundli for Jimmy Wales would need their exact birth time and place, and those are not in the public record. The Ascendant (Lagna), house placements, Nakshatra and Dasha timeline all change with just a few minutes' difference — so we don't invent a time or quietly default to noon. This profile therefore shows only what the birth date can honestly support: Sun sign, Moon sign (Rashi), Chinese zodiac and Life Path.

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    🎂 Birthday RarityCommon
    7celebrities share this birthday

    7 famous celebrities and notable people in our database were born on August 7. That makes it a common birthday.

    Rarity percentile: 72%

    Astrological Profile

    Leo ♌ — The Fire Sign

    Leo is the most magnetic sign of the zodiac. Ruled by the Sun, they radiate warmth, confidence, and creativity. Their generosity is legendary and their presence commands every room they enter.

    Strengths

    CreativePassionateGenerousWarm-heartedHumorous

    Challenges

    ArrogantStubbornSelf-centredInflexibleLazy
    Lucky Colour
    Gold
    Lucky Stone
    Ruby
    Lucky Day
    Sunday
    Lucky Numbers
    1, 3, 10
    🃏 Tarot Card: Strength
    Inner courage, patience, and mastery of raw instinct

    Compatibility

    ✓ Aries✓ Sagittarius✓ Gemini
    ✗ Taurus✗ Scorpio

    Career: Born performers who excel in entertainment, politics, and leadership. Their charisma and natural authority make them compelling leaders and inspiring role models.

    Jimmy Wales's Age on Other Planets

    PlanetAge (planet years)Orbit (Earth years)
    ☿ Mercury2500.2
    ♀ Venus970.6
    ♂ Mars321.9
    ♃ Jupiter511.9
    ♄ Saturn229.4
    ♅ Uranus084
    ♆ Neptune0164.8

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    Celebrity Birthday Twins

    6 other celebrities share Jimmy Wales's birthday (August 7):

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    Frequently Asked Questions About Jimmy Wales

    When is Jimmy Wales's birthday?

    Jimmy Wales was born on August 7, 1966.

    How old is Jimmy Wales?

    Jimmy Wales is 60 years old.

    What is Jimmy Wales's zodiac sign?

    Jimmy Wales's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 22), an element of Fire ruled by Sun.

    What is Jimmy Wales's Moon sign (Rashi)?

    Jimmy Wales's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Meena or Mesha (depends on birth time): the Moon moved from Meena into Mesha on August 7, 1966, and the exact birth time is not documented. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Leo).

    What is Jimmy Wales's Chinese zodiac sign?

    Jimmy Wales was born in the Year of the Horse (Fire Horse) — Animated, active, energetic.

    What is Jimmy Wales known for?

    Jimmy Wales: co-founder of Wikipedia (born 1966).

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