William Henry Gates III
- Born:
- October 28, 1955, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Business Magnate, Software Developer, Investor, Author, Philanthropist
Early Life and Education
- Born to William H. Gates Sr. and Mary Maxwell Gates.
- Attended Lakeside School, where he learned programming.
- Scored 1590 out of 1600 on the SAT.
- Briefly attended Harvard University (1973-1975) before dropping out to pursue Microsoft.
Career and Major Achievements
- Co-founded Microsoft with Paul Allen in 1975.
- Led Microsoft through its formative years, playing a key role in developing MS-DOS and Windows.
- Served as CEO of Microsoft from 1975 to 2000.
- Served as Chief Software Architect of Microsoft.
- Transitioned to Chairman of Microsoft.
- Stepped down from day-to-day operations at Microsoft in 2008 to focus on philanthropy.
- Remained on the Microsoft board until 2020.
- Founded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation with his then-wife, Melinda French Gates.
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Notable Works
- The Road Ahead (1995)
- Business @ the Speed of Thought (1999)
- How to Avoid a Climate Disaster (2021)
Legacy and Impact
William H. Gates III is widely recognized for his contributions to the personal computer revolution and the development of software technologies. His philanthropic work through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has had a significant impact on global health, poverty reduction, and education.