Mark Victor Hansen
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Mark Victor Hansen

American inspirational and motivational speaker, trainer and author

Mark Victor Hansen (born January 8, 1948) is an American inspirational and motivational speaker, trainer and author. He is best known as the founder and co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series.2

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Born Jan 8, 1948.1

Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedSouthern Illinois University3

Hansen was born to Danish immigrants, Una and Paul Hansen. He grew up in Waukegan, Illinois. He graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1970 with a B.A. in speech communications.

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Career

Occupation: writer.5 6

Personal life

  • BornJan 8, 1948, Waukegan7
  • CitizenshipUnited States8

Mark Victor Hansen was married to Patty Hansen, who oversaw licensing for the Chicken Soup franchise. They divorced in 2007 after a 26-year marriage.

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Philanthropy

Hansen is involved in and supports charities such as Horatio Alger Scholarships, Habitat for Humanity, American Red Cross, Operation Smile, Oceana, March of Dimes, Covenant House and Childhelp.

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Awards

  • Date not recordedHoratio Alger Award9

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