Bill Gates

Bill Gates was the driving force of the personal computer revolution, co-founding Microsoft....

Quick Facts

Born Birthplace Education
October 28, 1955 Seattle, Washington, USA Harvard University (dropped out)
Nationality Net Worth Companies
American $104B Microsoft, Gates Ventures, TerraPower

Biography

Bill Gates was the driving force of the personal computer revolution, co-founding Microsoft.

Career Milestones

  • Co-founded Microsoft in 1975 with Paul Allen
  • Made Microsoft the world's largest software company
  • Became the world's youngest self-made billionaire at age 31
  • Co-founded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2000
  • Committed to giving away virtually all his wealth through the Giving Pledge

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Data Sources

Data from Forbes Real-Time Billionaires list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Bill Gates?

Bill Gates was the driving force of the personal computer revolution, co-founding Microsoft..

How did Bill Gates make their fortune?

Through Microsoft, building one of the most valuable companies in the world.

What is Bill Gates's net worth?

Bill Gates's estimated net worth is $104 billion, according to Forbes Real-Time Billionaires list.