Bill Gates is one of the most influential people in the world. He is cofounder of the most recognized brands in the computer

1. Bill Gates is one of the most influential people in the world. He is cofounder of the most recognized brands in the computer

industry
with nearly every desk top
computer using at least one
software program from
Microsoft.

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3. His father, William H. Gates II was a Seattle attorney and his mother, Mary Maxwell Gates was a school teacher and chairperson

of the United Way charity.

4. Bill Gates in 1977

5. "To enable people and businesses throughout the world to realize their full potential.“ Microsoft Mission Statement 

"To enable people and businesses throughout the world
to realize their full potential.“
Microsoft Mission Statement

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7. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has an endowment of more than $28 billion, with donations totaling more than $1 billion

every year.

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"I am humbled and delighted. I am particularly
pleased that this honor helps recognize the real
heroes our foundation (Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation) supports to improve health in poor
countries. Their incredible work is helping ensure
that one day all people, no matter where they are
born, will have the same opportunity for a healthy
life, and I'm grateful to share this honor with them."