Bill Gates
Bill Gates 
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| Born | October 28, 1955 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Harvard University (dropped out) |
| Occupation | Businessman, Philanthropist, Investor, Author |
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| Net worth | US$120+ billion (2024) — Forbes |
| Spouse | Melinda French Gates (m. 1994; div. 2021) |
| Website | gatesnotes.com |
Bill Gates is an American business magnate, software developer, investor, and philanthropist. He is best known as the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, the world’s largest personal-computer software company, which he co-founded with Paul Allen in 1975.
Early Life and Education
Born in Seattle, Washington, Gates demonstrated an early interest in computer programming. He enrolled at Harvard in 1973 but left in 1975 to pursue Microsoft full-time — a decision that transformed the global tech industry.
Career
Gates led Microsoft as CEO until stepping down in 2000, and he remained involved as Chairman and Chief Software Architect. Under his leadership, Microsoft became a dominant force in personal computing. He stepped away from day-to-day operations in 2008 and left the board in 2020 to focus on global health and education through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Philanthropy
Through his foundation, Gates has donated tens of billions of dollars toward fighting diseases, improving education, advancing clean energy, and promoting global development. He’s also a key supporter of the Giving Pledge, alongside Warren Buffett.
Books
Gates is also a prolific author, having written books like:
Legacy
Bill Gates is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of computing. His work helped democratize technology, while his philanthropic efforts continue to shape the future of global health, sustainability, and innovation.
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