History of Chris Hughes in Timeline

Chris Hughes is an American entrepreneur best known as a co-founder of Facebook, where he served as spokesman until 2007. Later, he became the publisher and editor-in-chief of The New Republic from 2012 to 2016. Hughes's involvement with Facebook highlights his role in the development of social media. His time at The New Republic demonstrates his foray into media and publishing. He has also been involved in political activism.

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November 26, 1983: Christopher Hughes Born

On November 26, 1983, Christopher Hughes was born. He is an American entrepreneur and author who co-founded Facebook.

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2004: Travels to Palo Alto with Zuckerberg

In 2004, Chris Hughes and Mark Zuckerberg traveled to Palo Alto, California, during their summer break from Harvard. Zuckerberg stayed, but Hughes returned to Harvard.

2006: Relocates to Palo Alto and Rejoins Facebook

In 2006, after graduating from Harvard, Chris Hughes relocated to Palo Alto to rejoin Mark Zuckerberg and became involved in Facebook again.

2007: Leaves Facebook

Chris Hughes left Facebook in 2007.

2008: Volunteers for Obama's Presidential Campaign

In 2008, after leaving Facebook, Chris Hughes volunteered for Barack Obama's presidential campaign.

March 2009: Named Entrepreneur in Residence at General Catalyst

In March 2009, Chris Hughes was named Entrepreneur in Residence at General Catalyst, a Cambridge, Massachusetts, venture-capital firm.

July 2010: Appointed to UNAIDS High Level Commission

In July 2010, UNAIDS appointed Chris Hughes to a 17-member "High Level Commission" focused on HIV prevention programs.

2010: Portrayed in The Social Network

In 2010, Chris Hughes was portrayed by actor Patrick Mapel in the film "The Social Network."

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January 2011: Engagement Announcement

In January 2011, Chris Hughes and Sean Eldridge announced their engagement at a reception supporting Freedom to Marry.

March 2012: Purchases Majority Stake in The New Republic

In March 2012, Chris Hughes purchased a majority stake in The New Republic magazine and became the publisher and executive chairman, also serving as editor-in-chief.

June 30, 2012: Marriage to Sean Eldridge

On June 30, 2012, Chris Hughes married Sean Eldridge.

2012: Becomes Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of The New Republic

In 2012, Chris Hughes became the publisher and editor-in-chief of The New Republic.

2012: Makes $500 Million in Facebook's IPO

In 2012, during Facebook's initial public offering, Chris Hughes made $500 million.

December 2014: Staff Resignations at The New Republic

In December 2014, shortly after The New Republic's centennial, editor Franklin Foer and literary editor Leon Wieseltier left, and dozens of other staff and contributing editors resigned due to a shift in the magazine's direction under new chief executive Guy Vidra.