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David Heinemeier Hansson

programmer, racing driver, creator of Ruby on Rails

David Heinemeier Hansson was born on October 15, 1979 in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is 46 years old.

Born

October 15, 1979

David Heinemeier Hansson is 46 years old as of October 7, 2026 (UTC).

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Copenhagen, Denmark
Professions
software developer, computer scientist, writer, programmer, businessperson, racing automobile driver, blogger
Citizenship
Kingdom of Denmark

More about David Heinemeier Hansson

Zodiac sign
Libra

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Questions people ask

How old is David Heinemeier Hansson?

David Heinemeier Hansson is 46 years old as of October 7, 2026 (UTC).

When is David Heinemeier Hansson’s birthday?

David Heinemeier Hansson’s recorded birthday is October 15.

Where was David Heinemeier Hansson born?

David Heinemeier Hansson was born in Copenhagen, Denmark.