Markus Persson
Biography
Markus Alexej Persson, born June 1, 1979, is a Swedish video game programmer and designer best known for creating the world-renowned game Minecraft, which has become the best-selling video game in history. He founded Mojang Studios in 2009 and led the company until its sale to Microsoft in 2014 for $2.5 billion, making him a billionaire. Persson stepped down as lead designer in 2011, handing over creative authority to Jens Bergensten.