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Bill Gates

Bill Gates

William Henry "Bill" Gates III (born October 28, 1955 in Seattle, Washington) is an American business magnate, computer programmer and philanthropist.

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Date of Birth

  • 1955-10-28

Profession

  • Entrepreneur
  • Philanthropist
  • Programmer
  • Businessperson
  • Investor

Also Known As

  • William Henry Gates III
  • William H. Gates III
  • William Henry Gates

Comapny

  • Microsoft
  • Microsoft
  • Cascade Investments LLC
  • Microsoft
  • Microsoft
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