Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and renowned philanthropist, hails from a family with a rich history of professional and philanthropic endeavors. Here's an overview of his family tree:​

Bill Gates (born October 28, 1955) is an American business magnate, software developer, and philanthropist. He is best known as the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, which revolutionized personal computing.

 Early Life & Education

  • Born in Seattle, Washington to a well-educated family.

  • Showed early interest in computing and coding.

  • Attended Harvard University but dropped out in 1975 to start Microsoft.

Parents:

  • William H. Gates Sr. (1925–2020): A prominent lawyer and philanthropist, Gates Sr. co-founded the law firm Shidler McBroom & Gates and was actively involved in various organizations, including serving as a co-chair for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.​

  • Mary Maxwell Gates (1929–1994): A businesswoman and civic leader, Mary served on the boards of several organizations, including the United Way and First Interstate Bank. She played a pivotal role in connecting Microsoft with IBM, which was instrumental in Microsoft's early success.​

Siblings:

  • Kristianne Gates (Kristi): Engaged in business and philanthropic activities.​

  • Libby Gates: Actively involved in education and philanthropy.​

Ex-Spouse and Children:

  • Melinda French Gates: Married to Bill Gates from 1994 until their divorce in 2021, Melinda is a former Microsoft employee and co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.​

    • Jennifer Katherine Gates (born 1996): An accomplished equestrian and pediatrician, Jennifer is married to Olympic equestrian Nayel Nassar. The couple has two daughters, born in March 2023 and October 2024.​

    • Rory John Gates (born 1999): Maintains a private life; he graduated from the University of Chicago and is reportedly working as a congressional analyst while pursuing a doctorate.​

    • Phoebe Adele Gates (born 2002): Recently graduated from Stanford University; she is passionate about fashion and sustainability, co-founding the fashion tech platform Phia.​

Grandchildren:

  • Leila Nassar (born 2023): Daughter of Jennifer and Nayel Nassar, recently celebrated a significant milestone in horseback riding, following in her mother's equestrian footsteps.​

  • Second granddaughter (born 2024): Details about Jennifer and Nayel Nassar's second daughter are limited.​

Current Partner:

  • Paula Hurd: Widow of former Oracle CEO Mark Hurd, Paula and Bill Gates have been publicly dating since 2023. Gates has referred to her as a "serious girlfriend" and acknowledged her support in his memoir, "Source Code."​

Microsoft & Business Success

  • Co-founded Microsoft with Paul Allen in 1975.

  • Launched Windows in 1985, changing the software industry forever.

  • Became one of the richest people in the world, holding the title of the world's richest person for years.

 Philanthropy & Social Impact

  • In 2000, he and Melinda French Gates founded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, one of the largest charitable foundations globally.

  • Focuses on global health, education, and climate change, donating billions to research and humanitarian causes.

  • Has pledged to donate most of his wealth through the Giving Pledge, which he co-founded with Warren Buffett.

The Gates family continues to influence various sectors, including technology, philanthropy, and public health, with a shared commitment to societal improvement.​ The Gates family remains highly influential in technology, philanthropy, education, and global health, with a commitment to improving lives worldwide through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

 

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