Markus Persson
Swedish video game programmer and founder of Mojang (born 1979)
1979 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish video game programmer and founder of Mojang (born 1979)
Born
June 1, 1979
Age
~47 years
Name Origin
German
Timeline
game programmer, video game producer, programmer
SwedenBorn in Stockholm
1979
Born in Stockholm (1979-06-01)
2012
AwardBritish Academy Games Special Award
Present
Age ~47
About
Markus Alexej Persson, known by the pseudonym Notch, is a Swedish video game programmer and designer. He is the creator of Minecraft, the best-selling video game in history. He founded the video game development company Mojang Studios in 2009.
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Who is Markus Persson?+
Markus Alexej Persson, known by the pseudonym Notch, is a Swedish video game programmer and designer. He is the creator of Minecraft, the best-selling video game in history. He founded the video game development company Mojang Studios in 2009.
What does the name Markus mean?+
The name Markus means "A male given name from Latin.". It is of German origin.
When was Markus Persson born?+
Markus Persson was born on June 1, 1979.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.
The name Markus is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Markus — June 1, 1979
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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— a night owl
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Legend.
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