Julian Assange
Born
Julian Paul Hawkins

(1971-07-03) 3 July 1971 (age 47)
Townsville, Queensland, Australia
ResidenceEmbassy of Ecuador
London, England
(by right of asylum)
NationalityAustralian, Ecuadorian
Alma mater
  • Central Queensland University
  • University of Melbourne
  • University of Canberra
OccupationDirector and editor-in-chief
(WikiLeaks)
Software developer
(PostgreSQL, Surfraw)
Years active1987–present
Known forFounding WikiLeaks; publication and leakage of secret information and news
Home townMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Political partyIndependent (since 2015)
WikiLeaks (2012–2015)
Spouse(s)
Teresa Doe
(m. 1989; div. 1999)
Partner(s)Sarah Harrison
(esp. 2009; sep. 2012)
Children4
Awards
See list
    • 2008

    Index on Censorship's Freedom of Expression Awards' Economist New Media Award

    • 2009
    • Amnesty UK Media Award
    • 2010
    • Sam Adams Award,
    • Le Monde Readers' Choice Award for Person of the Year,
    • Time Readers' Choice Award for Person of the Year
    • 2015
    • Sydney Peace Prize,
    • Martha Gellhorn Award,
    • Walkley Award