Entrepreneur, Philanthropist · United States
Bill Gates
Bill Gates is an American entrepreneur and philanthropist who co-founded Microsoft, the world's largest personal-computer software company.
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1955 — 2000Career timeline
- 1955
Born in Seattle, Washington
- 1975
Co-founds Microsoft
- 2000
Launches the Gates Foundation
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Updated September 13, 2026Biography
Career
William Henry Gates III co-founded Microsoft with Paul Allen in 1975 and helped lead the personal-computer revolution. He later focused on philanthropy through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, addressing global health and education.
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Common questionsFrequently asked
What is Bill Gates known for?
He is known for co-founding Microsoft and for his global philanthropy through the Gates Foundation.
