Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Occupations
Banker, Chess player, Computer scientist, Entrepreneur, Financier, Investor, Manager, Technology entrepreneur, Writer
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Birthplace
Frankfurt, Germany
Nationality
Languages
English, German
Parents
Klaus Friedrich Thiel
Residences
Cleveland, Foster City, South-West Africa
Education
San Mateo High School, Stanford Law School, Stanford University
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Middle English < Latin < Ancient Greek (Πέτρος)
Popularity
Tier S -- 463,361 Wikipedia views/month
Net Worth
$23.9 billion
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Year context
Born in 1967 -- Six-Day War in the Middle East; Summer of Love; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Zodiac
Year of the Goat, sign of Libra
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Human Impact
66
Innovation
65
Giving
18
Sustainability
41
Cultural Uplift
0
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Biography
Peter Andreas Thiel is a German and American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and political activist. A co-founder of PayPal, Palantir Technologies, and Founders Fund, he was the first outside investor in Facebook. According to the New York Times, as of December 2025, Thiel's estimated net worth stood at US$27.5 billion, making him among the 100-richest individuals in the world. Thiel has been described as "perhaps America's leading public intellectual today", or "intellectual architect of Silicon Valley's contemporary ethos". Others debate the consistency or morality of his views.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Peter Thiel?
Peter Thiel is 58 years old, born on .
Where was Peter Thiel born?
Peter Thiel was born in Frankfurt.
Where can I find more information about Peter Thiel?
You can find more about Peter Thiel on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
What is Peter Thiel's net worth?
Peter Thiel's estimated net worth is $23.9 billion. This figure is based on publicly available estimates and may vary across sources.
