Julian Assange

Date of Birth: July 3, 1971

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

Julian Assange is an Australian activist, publisher, and journalist best known as the founder of WikiLeaks, a platform known for publishing classified and sensitive documents. Born on July 3, 1971, in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, Assange’s early life was marked by frequent relocations and a deep interest in technology and cryptography. He gained international prominence in 2010 when WikiLeaks released a series of leaks provided by U.S. Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning. These leaks included the Collateral Murder video, the Iraq War Logs, the Afghanistan War Diary, and a trove of U.S. diplomatic cables, which brought significant global attention and controversy. Assange has been the subject of legal and political battles, including allegations of sexual misconduct in Sweden and extradition requests from the United States. In 2012, he was granted asylum by Ecuador and took refuge in the Embassy of Ecuador in London, where he remained until his asylum was revoked in April 2019. He was subsequently arrested by the British authorities and is currently fighting extradition to the U.S., where he faces charges related to the publication of classified documents. Assange’s work has sparked debates on freedom of speech, government transparency, and the privacy of individuals, making him one of the most polarizing figures of the 21st century.

5 Interesting Facts about Julian Assange

1. Julian Assange won the Amnesty International UK Media Award in 2009 for WikiLeaks’ publication of “Kenya: The Cry of Blood – Extra Judicial Killings and Disappearances.”

2. His book “Cypherpunks: Freedom and the Future of the Internet” was published in 2012, discussing the ethical and political implications of technology and cryptography.

3. Assange has been featured in numerous films and documentaries, including the 2013 film “The Fifth Estate” where he was portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch.

4. He was named Time magazine’s Person of the Year in the Reader’s Choice poll in 2010.

5. Assange has received numerous awards for journalism and free speech, including the Martha Gellhorn Prize for Journalism in 2011.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Julian Assange

1. “If journalism is good, it is controversial, by its nature.”

2. “Capable, generous men do not create victims, they nurture them.”

3. “One of the best ways to achieve justice is to expose injustice.”

4. “The goal is justice, the method is transparency. It’s important not to confuse the goal and the method.”

5. “In my role as WikiLeaks editor, I’ve been involved in fighting off many legal attacks.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Julian Assange’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $400,000.

Children

Julian Assange has at least two known children. He has a son named Daniel Assange, born in 1989, from his relationship with Teresa. He also has two sons, Gabriel and Max, with his partner Stella Moris, who he met while she was part of his legal team.