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Bill Gates, in full William Henry Gates III, (born October 28, 1955, Seattle, Washington, U.S.), American computer programmer and entrepreneur who cofounded Microsoft Corporation, the world’s largest personal-computer software company. Gates wrote his first software program at the age of 13.
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- When was Bill Gates born?Bill Gates was born on October 28, 1955.
- How did Bill Gates become famous?Bill Gates cofounded Microsoft Corporation, the world’s largest personal-computer software company.
- Where did Bill Gates go to college?Bill Gates attended Harvard University. However, he dropped out in his junior year to found Microsoft with his friend Paul Allen.
- What are Bill Gates’s major accomplishments?Bill Gates founded the software company Microsoft Corporation with his friend Paul Allen. He also cofounded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to...
William Henry Gates III (born October 28, 1955) is an American business magnate, author, investor, and philanthropist. He is a co-founder of Microsoft, along with his late childhood friend Paul Allen.
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- 1972–present
- Software developer, investor, entrepreneur
- Harvard University (dropped out)
Jan 27, 2023 · In May 2021, Bill and Melinda Gates each announced on Twitter they were ending their marriage after 27 years. They still co-chair the charitable Gates Foundation. Gates, who cofounded...
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Jun 24, 2009 · Bill Gates @BillGates · Dec 20, 2022 I am in awe of people who have dedicated their lives to making the world a more equitable place, and I feel lucky to be able to support their efforts. gatesnotes.com The future our grandchildren deserve I still believe we can make the world better for the next generation. 1,467 5,346 Bill Gates @BillGates ·
- Seattle, WA
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Mar 15, 2018 · Who Is Bill Gates? Entrepreneur and businessman Bill Gates and his business partner Paul Allen founded and built the world's largest software business, Microsoft, through technological...
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Bill Gates is a technologist, business leader, and philanthropist. He grew up in Seattle, Washington, with an amazing and supportive family who encouraged his interest in computers at an early age. He dropped out of college to start Microsoft with his childhood friend Paul Allen.
