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Elon Musk
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Elon Reeve Musk (/ˈiːlɒn/ EE-lon; born June 28, 1971) is a businessman and entrepreneur known for his leadership of Tesla, SpaceX, Twitter, and xAI. Musk has been the wealthiest person in the … Wikipedia
Factsheet
Born Elon Reeve Musk
(1971-06-28) June 28, 1971 (age 54)
Pretoria, South Africa
Citizenship South Africa
Canada
United States (since 2002)
Factsheet
Born Elon Reeve Musk
(1971-06-28) June 28, 1971 (age 54)
Pretoria, South Africa
Citizenship South Africa
Canada
United States (since 2002)
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Wikipedia
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Elon Musk - Wikipedia
2 days ago - His acquisition of Twitter was ... public backlash, particularly in response to DOGE. Elon Reeve Musk was born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa's administrative capital....
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Simple English Wikipedia
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Elon Musk - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
1 week ago - Elon Reeve Musk FRS (born June 28, 1971) is a South African-Canadian-American businessman and entrepreneur. He moved to Canada and later became a U.S. citizen. He was the Commissioner of the Department of Government Efficiency for a few months in 2025 during the second Donald Trump administration.
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CMV: Anyone who calls Elon Musk "African-American" is either incredibly stupid or trolling
I am fully aware Musk was born in South Africa but South Africa is a country in and of itself, not a region Indeed. But South Africa is in a region; Southern Africa. And Southern Africa is in a continent; Africa. He would be considered South African-American if we are not to consider him being white He'd be considered African-American if African-American wasn't a way to say black without saying black. I am not sure if he is Afrikaans or of Afrikaans descent I doubt he's the human personification of a language. Africa is a continent not a country. Yep. Since it has evolved to describe mixed people that meet those catagories as well as a broad term to describe African immigrants to America, but I'm pretty sure they have their own title. Oh, African immigrants like Elon Musk? My nana and sister's boyfriend come from the carriban and panama so they are techically African-American, but I know there might be a dispute over that. But it is still a more reasonable assumption than calling Musk that. Why? Because he's white? Elon Musk wouldn't qualify as "African-American" because (1) he is white, and has no recorded black ancestry Do you know his geology genealogy? he knows his country of birth which is South Africa Plenty of people know their country of birth and are still referred to by continental signifiers. Pretty much every person who is called Asian-American for one example. More on reddit.com
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Does Elon Musk count as an African American?
Yes, because he’s from Africa. Black Americans are just Americans. More on reddit.com
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Is Elon Musk a U.S. citizen by descent or is he merely a naturalized citizen?
He’s a naturalised citizen so he’s ineligible to become POTUS. More on reddit.com
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Elon Musk, who arrived in the U.S. at age 31, is being questioned on his citizenship again. What to know
"In addition to his American citizenship, Musk also retains South Africa citizenship and is also a Canadian citizen through his mother Maye Musk, who was born and raised in Canada but lived most of her adult life in South Africa." From the article. It also says that he arrived in 92 and didn't get citizenship until 02. Soooooo he was an illegal immigrant for a minute. Id love for Cheney to run into Elmo in a dark alley. More on reddit.com
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Britannica
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Elon Musk | SpaceX, Tesla, Twitter, X, Trump, DOGE, & Facts | Britannica Money
2 days ago - Elon Musk is a South African–born American entrepreneur who cofounded the electronic payment firm PayPal...
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BBC
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Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth?
November 7, 2025 - Born in Pretoria, South Africa, Musk showed his talents for entrepreneurship early, going door-to-door with his brother selling homemade chocolate Easter eggs and developing his first computer game at the age of 12.
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EBSCO
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Elon Musk | Research Starters | EBSCO Research
Elon Musk is a South African-born entrepreneur known for his significant contributions to technology and space exploration, as well as his involvement in electric vehicles. Born on June 28, 1971, Musk emigrated to Canada in 1988 and later pursued ...
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IMDb
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Elon Musk - Biography - IMDb
Elon Musk. Actor: Machete Kills. Elon Musk was born on 28 June 1971 in Pretoria, South Africa. He is an actor and producer, known for Machete Kills (2013), Iron Man 2 (2010) and Why Him? (2016).
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E! Online
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Elon Musk's Complicated Family Tree
September 21, 2025 - Maye was born in Saskatchewan, Canada and emigrated with her parents to Pretoria, South Africa in 1950, when she was 7. She and Elon's father, Errol Musk, split in 1979.
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CIC News
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How did Elon Musk become a Canadian citizen? | CIC News
March 4, 2025 - Elon Musk has citizenship of three countries: South Africa, the United States, and Canada. Musk gained Canadian citizenship at birth, when he was born in Pretoria, South Africa. Musk's mother, Maye Musk, was born a Canadian citizen in Regina, ...
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Jeelani Law Firm
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Elon Musk: The Immigrant Who Just Joined Trump’s Inner Circle | Jeelani Law Firm, PLC
May 27, 2025 - Elon Musk’s nationality is a unique blend of three countries. He was born in Pretoria, South Africa, in 1971, making him South African by birth. Through his mother, who is originally from Canada, Musk also holds Canadian citizenship.
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Biography
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Elon Musk: Biography, Entrepreneur, SpaceX and Tesla Founder
May 29, 2025 - Elon Reeve Musk was born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa. His mother, Maye Musk, is a Canadian model and the oldest woman to star in a CoverGirl campaign. When Elon was growing up, she worked five jobs at one point to support her family.
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Study.com
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Elon Musk | Biography, Career & Controversies | Study.com
Elon Reeve Musk is a US-based celebrity, business magnate, and investor. He was born on June 28, 1971 (Elon Musk's age is 52 years old as of his birthday in 2023) in Pretoria, South Africa.
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Hindustan Times
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Where is Elon Musk from? DOGE exit raises questions on world's richest man's citizenship | Hindustan Times
May 29, 2025 - Elon Musk is not a natural-born American. The tech mogul hails from South Africa. Born and raised in Pretoria, Musk's mother was a Canadian citizen, which paved the way for him to obtain Canadian citizenship at 17 years old.
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Times of India
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Is Elon Musk an American? Know the nationality and citizenship of the world's richest man | - The Times of India
April 12, 2025 - Elon Musk, born in South Africa and now a naturalised US citizen, leads Tesla, SpaceX, and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). His path to US citizenship involved student and work visas, culminating in naturalisation in 2002.
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Newsweek
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Is Elon Musk a U.S. Citizen? Here's What Country the Billionaire is From - Newsweek
February 14, 2025 - Dean Obeidallah, American lawyer, comedian and host of SiriusXM Progress' The Dean Obeidallah Show, posted to X on January 12: "Elon musk is a US citizen BUT he is not an American."
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NorthJersey.com
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Is Elon Musk an American citizen? What nationality is Elon Musk? Here's what to know
June 6, 2025 - Elon Reeve Musk was born on June 28, 1971 in Pretoria, South Africa, of British and Pennsylvania Dutch ancestry. His mother Maye Musk was born in Saskatchewan, Canada and raised in South Africa, while his father Errol Musk is a native of South ...
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New Mexico Museum of Space History
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Elon Musk - New Mexico Museum of Space History
March 8, 2023 - Musk, a native of South Africa, hopes to foster a ‘space-faring’ civilization, with the long-term goal of going to Mars. Elon Musk was born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa.
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Investopedia
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Elon Musk: Business Icon, Innovator, and Controversial Leader
August 28, 2025 - Recent controversies, including his political activities and management of X, have impacted his companies' market positions. ... Born in 1971 in Pretoria, South Africa, Elon Reeve Musk's early years were marked by privilege and personal challenges.
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VEDANTU
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Elon Musk Biography - Early Life, Qualification, Works and Success Story
Elon Musk life story begins in South Africa, where he was born. Later, he went on to become an American entrepreneur who co-founded PayPal and established SpaceX, a launch vehicle and spacecraft manufacturer.