# Jordan Peterson

Jordan Bernt Peterson is a Canadian psychologist, author, and media commentator. He began to receive widespread attention in 2016 for his views on political correctness, specifically his opposition to Bill C-16. He is the author of the bestselling books 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos and Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life. Formerly a professor at the University of Toronto.

## Quick Facts

- **Born:** June 12, 1962
- **Birthplace:** Edmonton, Canada
- **Nationality:** Canadian
- **Occupation:** clinical psychologist
- **Category:** Scholars & Educators
- **Net Worth:** $8M (est. 2024)
- **Also Known As:** Maps of Meaning Author, Professor of Psychology

## Overview

Jordan Bernt Peterson is a Canadian psychologist, author, and media commentator. He received widespread attention in the late 2010s for his views on cultural and political issues. Often described as conservative, Peterson self-identifies as a classical liberal and traditionalist.

## Wikipedia Context

This profile section is complemented from Wikipedia for Jordan Peterson. Canadian clinical psychologist (born 1962)

## Sources

Primary source page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_Peterson

## Timeline

### 1962 — Birth
Birth of Jordan Peterson.

### 2026 — Wikipedia Complement
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### 2026 — Profile Update
Structured profile components were updated to improve completeness.

## Quotes

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