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Klaus Johann Jacobs was born on 3 December, 1936 in Bremen, Germany, is a Swiss businessman (1936–2008). Discover Klaus Johann Jacobs's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?
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Food and beverage company founder, chocolatier |
| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
3 December 1936 |
| Birthday |
3 December |
| Birthplace |
Bremen, Germany |
| Date of death |
11 September, 2008 |
| Died Place |
Küsnacht, Switzerland |
| Nationality |
Germany
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Klaus Johann Jacobs Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Klaus Johann Jacobs height not available right now. We will update Klaus Johann Jacobs's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Klaus Johann Jacobs Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Klaus Johann Jacobs worth at the age of 71 years old? Klaus Johann Jacobs’s income source is mostly from being a successful founder. He is from Germany. We have estimated Klaus Johann Jacobs's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
founder |
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In 2001, the founder surrendered his entire share of the Jacobs Holding AG to the Jacobs Foundation, with an effective value of CHF 1.5 billion (31.12.08 CHF 2.3 billion).
The Jacobs Foundation's goal is to contribute to Productive Youth Development by bringing together basic research, application and intervention projects and through dialogue and network building.
The Jacobs Foundation supports research and projects worldwide.
Klaus Johann Jacobs (3 December 1936 – 11 September 2008) was a German-born billionaire in the coffee and chocolate industry, with Swiss citizenship.
He was born on 3 December 1936 in Bremen, Germany.
Jacobs attended the University of Hamburg and later Stanford University.
He started his career in the global coffee and chocolates industries.
The Jacobs Foundation was established by Klaus J. Jacobs in December, 1988, in Zurich, Switzerland.
Klaus J. Jacobs donated EUR 200 million to the Jacobs University Bremen in 2006.
He died on 11 September 2008 in Küsnacht, Switzerland.
The Klaus J. Jacobs Research Award honours outstanding achievement in child and youth development and the Klaus J. Jacobs Best Practice Award for positive development of children and youth are awarded annually in memory of Jacobs.
The first award ceremony took place on 3 December 2009.
The awards are given by the Jacobs Foundation of Zurich.
The prizes are given to honour outstanding achievements in research and practice that make a significant contribution to young people’s success in life and development.
The Klaus J. Jacobs Research Award recognises academic research of significant social relevance for child and youth development.
Additionally, research findings from the interdisciplinary projects thus honoured should be suited to active practical implementation.
The prize money for the award comes to one million Swiss Francs, which can be used for an academic project chosen by the recipient.
The award winner is chosen by a jury of internationally respected researchers: Albert Bandura (Stanford University, USA), Monique Boekaerts (Leiden University, the Netherlands), Jeanne Brooks-Gunn (Columbia University, USA), Anne C. Petersen Michigan University, USA), Meinrad Paul Perrez (Université de Fribourg, Switzerland), Rainer K. Silbereisen (Friedrich Schiller Universität Jena, Germany) and William Julius Wilson (Harvard University, USA).
The Klaus J. Jacobs Best Practice Award is given for exceptional engagement by an institution or individual whose practical work makes real use of innovative ideas for the positive development of children and youth.
The prize money amounts to 200,000 Swiss Francs which can be used for a project chosen by the recipient.
The award winner of the Best Practice Award is chosen by the board of the Jacobs Foundation.
