|
additional information
Hide
William Henry Gates III (October 28, 1955(19551028), better known as Bill Gates, is an American entrepreneur and co-chairman of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Between 1996 and 2007 and 2009, he was the richest person on the planet according to Forbes magazine. His fortune in September 2009 was estimated at $ 50 billion, decreased by $ 7 billion compared to the same month last year due to the global financial crisis.
Together with Paul Allen, he founded Microsoft Corporation, where he worked until June 2008, while he remained Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Together with Paul Allen, he founded Microsoft Corporation, where he worked until June 2008, while he remained Chairman of the Board of Directors.