Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. He spent a year in war-torn Tokyo, which provided him with one of his first opportunities to consider our shared humanity and its ability to unite people regardless of their backgrounds.Gates returned to the UW to earn an undergraduate degree in 1949 and a law degree the next year. Gates died at his beach home, inHood Canal, on September 14, 2020. [8] During the late 1990s, he was criticized for his business tactics, which have been considered anti-competitive. 2021 The name of Bill Gates dad is right on the tip of my tonge. His full name is William Henry Gates III. . Blog about food systems, global food sovereignty movements, and agroecology in the UK. IBM's representatives also mentioned that they needed an operating system, and Gates referred them to Digital Research (DRI), makers of the widely used CP/M operating system. This page was last edited on 1 May 2023, at 22:13. Via Wikimedia Commons at https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Melinda_Gates_-_World_Economic_Forum_Annual_Meeting_2011.jpg. William Henry Gates III was born on October 28, 1955, in Seattle, Washington. [23] His father was a prominent lawyer, and his mother served on the board of directors for First Interstate BancSystem and the United Way of America. [173] On August 25, 2018, Gates distributed $600,000 through his foundation via UNICEF which is helping flood affected victims in Kerala, India. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. For example, they announced the "Reinvent the Toilet Challenge", which has received considerable media interest. As the company grew, he transitioned into a manager role, then an executive. He served as a director for the bulk retail corporation Costco Wholesale from 2003, and was a founding co-chair of the Pacific Health Summit. Gates envisions that a breakthrough innovation in sustainable energy technology could drive down both greenhouse gas emissions and poverty, and bring economic benefits by stabilizing energy prices. These largely unfounded theories reached a new level of influence during the COVID-19 pandemic when, according to New York Times journalist Rory Smith, the uncertainties of pandemic life drove people to seek explanations from the internet. [159], Governments are there to think ahead to bad things that might happen. [2][3] During his career at Microsoft, Gates held the positions of chairman, chief executive officer (CEO), president and chief software architect, while also being its largest individual shareholder until May 2014. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. [188][189] His days are planned for him on a minute-by-minute basis, similarly to the U.S. president's schedule. . He stated that it was within their skill set of being the dominant player, but partially blames the antitrust litigation during the time. [239], Gates met regularly with Microsoft's senior managers and program managers, and the managers described him as being verbally combative. Gates has an older sister Kristi (Kristianne) and a younger sister Libby. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Why? [60], Gates oversaw Microsoft's company restructuring on June 25, 1981, which re-incorporated the company in Washington state and made Gates the president and chairman of the board, with Paul Allen as vice president and vice chairman. In 1951, he marriedMary Maxwell Gates(1929-1994), whom he met at the University of Washington (UW), and they remained married until her death in 1994. His family is an upper-middle-class one with three children Bill, Kristianne his older sister and Libby his younger sister. He fought in World War II and was honorably discharged in November 1946. Geni requires JavaScript! William Henry Gates III (born October 28, 1955) is an American business magnate, philanthropist, and investor. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. President. [200] The 66,000-square-foot (6,100m2) estate has a 60-foot (18m) swimming pool with an underwater music system, as well as a 2,500-square-foot (230m2) gym and a 1,000-square-foot (93m2) dining room. Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license. [238] Allen would also recall that Gates was prone to shouting episodes. [19] He served as an Honorary Chair for the World Justice Project. It was the prestige brought to Microsoft by IBM's adoption of their operating system that would be the origin of Microsoft's transformation from a small business to the leading software company in the world. His net worth will certainly increase in the future, since his father has a plan to leave $10 million for each child, while 95% of his wealth would be donated to charity. [207] This information and his response to the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in some deterioration of his public image, going from "a lovable nerd who was out to save the world" to "a tech supervillain who wants to protect profits over public health. Most stock quote data provided by BATS. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. (Gates's father was previously known as Gates II and Gates Jr.) Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. His older sister is Kristianne and younger sister is Libby. His colleagues admired his integrity, trusted his intelligence, and sought his advice. [199] The family's residence is an earth-sheltered mansion in the side of a hill overlooking Lake Washington in Medina, Washington. There was a problem getting your location. He was an active member of a Boy Scout troop for several years, and earned the Eagle Scout Award in 1941. [210], Gates and the projects of his foundation have been the subject of many conspiracy theories that proliferate on Facebook and elsewhere. The sales of MS-DOS (the version of DOS sold to customers other than IBM) made Microsoft a major player in the industry. Mimi and Bill spent his final months at Hood Canal where they could enjoy beautiful views and time outside.Bill also had a profound impact on the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the people the foundation serves. "[137], On February 18, 2021, after Facebook and Twitter had banned Donald Trump from their platforms as a result of the 2020 United States presidential election which led to the January 6 United States Capitol attack, Gates said a permanent ban of Trump "would be a shame" and would be an "extreme measure". He gradually divided his responsibilities between two successors when he placed Ray Ozzie in charge of management and Craig Mundie in charge of long-term product strategy. But late in 2019, Microsoft signed a $10 billion contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to provide cloud storage for military data and . His grandchildren will cherish memories of their individual ""10-year-old trips"" with Poppy and Mimi.His son, Bill Gates III, once wrote: "The next time someone asks you if you're the real Bill Gates, tell them you're all the things the other one strives to be. He dropped out of college to start Microsoft. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. I mean, it's at least a moral belief. [166] Gates also donated $6million to the construction of the Gates Computer Science Building, completed in January 1996, on the campus of Stanford University. Bill Gatess father was the co-chair of the foundation that started in 2000. The episode on which he appeared was appropriately titled "The Gates Excitation". He was born as a middle child to attorney William Henry Gates II and teacher, Mary Maxwell Gates. At age 31, Gates instantly became the richest man in the United States. As of August 6, 2018, Gates had a net worth of $95.4 billion, making him the second-richest person in the world, behind Bezos. [207], The depth of the friendship between Gates and Epstein is unclear. [252], Gates was the guest on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs on January 31, 2016, in which he talked about his relationships with his father and Steve Jobs, meeting Melinda Ann French, the start of Microsoft and some of his habits (for example reading The Economist "from cover to cover every week"). Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The event was in support of the Roger Federer Foundation's charity efforts in Africa. former U.S. senator and governor, Cofounds Shidler & King, later Preston Gates & Ellis, Bills decades-long relationship with his alma mater shaped this university and preserved its excellence., Rogelio Riojas The following year, a Lakeside teacher enlisted Gates and Evans to automate the school's class-scheduling system, providing them computer time and royalties in return. After the war, Gates attended theUniversity of Washingtonunder theG.I. [194], On May 10, 2022, Gates said that he tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms. "Microsoft founder Bill Gates has Yorkshire roots". He joined a Seattle law firm, and after 12 years, formed a new firm with two partners. [25] They remained friends until Allen's death in October 2018. Rather than using the system remotely via Teletype, Gates went to CCC's offices and studied source code for various programs that ran on the system, including Fortran, Lisp, and machine language. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. The family will carry on the traditions that have left a lasting imprint, including matching pajamas at Christmas, time on Hood Canal, and competition and games. Gates's hard work and vision turned Microsoft into a giant tech company and made him one of the richest men in the world . [74] Jerry Pournelle wrote in 1985 when Gates announced Microsoft Excel: "Bill Gates likes the program, not because it's going to make him a lot of money (although I'm sure it will do that), but because it's a neat hack. [24][25] He died on September 14, 2020, aged 94, at his beach home on Hood Canal in Washington state. In early 1983, Allen left the company after receiving a Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis, effectively ending the formal business partnership between Gates and Allen, which had been strained months prior due to a contentious dispute over Microsoft equity. Gates, who cofounded Microsoft with Paul Allen (d. 2018) in 1975, transferred at least $6 billion worth of shares in public companies to Melinda as part of the divorce settlement. , William Henry Gates,, <<Private>> Gates, <<Private>> Gates, <<Private>> Gat Nov 30 1925 - Bremerton, Kitsap, Washington, United States, Apr 1 1950 - 231 6th Street, Bremerton, Kitsap, Washington, United States, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_H._Gates,_Sr, http://www.facebook.com/pages/William-H-Gates-Sr/104001156303361, http://archive.wikitree.org/index.php?title=William_Henry_Gates_II, http://www.geneall.net/U/per_page.php?id=332935, Death of William H. Gates, Sr. at Hood Canal, Awarded the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award which acknowledges his business and civic success at least 25 years after earning Eagle Scout rank as a Scout. Now science has filled in some of the realm not all that religion used to fill. When they met again a month later, Gates "won or tied every game. Photo by The Associated Press Life merger Microsoft CEO, Rory John Gates, Phoebe Adele Gates, Jennifer Katharine Gates, American Business Magnate And Philanthropist, Jennifer Katharine Gates, Phoebe Adele Gates, Rory John Gates, William Henry Gates, Mary Gates (geb. He was 94 years old. [19][20] In 2010, Gates and Warren Buffett founded The Giving Pledge, whereby they and other billionaires pledge to give at least half of their wealth to philanthropy. He saw the best in everyone, made everyone feel special, and upheld the foundation motto ""All Lives Have Equal Value"" in every way possible. [237] Gates says he remembers the episode differently. Reply. Martin Pengelly & Rupert Neate (May 10, 2021). However, his son Bill Gates has an estimated net worth of $116.1 billion, according to Forbes. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Learn more about merges. [55] Gates never returned to Harvard to complete his studies. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Try again later. William H. Gates Sr, a lawyer raised in the Great Depression who helped his son give away an immense fortune, has died. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. William Henry Gates III KBE (born October 28, 1955) [1] is an American businessman and the co-founder and former chairman of Microsoft. All Rights Reserved. Bill Gates father, co-founder of Microsoft (MSFT), died on Monday, according to his son. Bill Gates Sr., the greatest Husky fan, with UW President Ana Mari Cauce at a football game in 2017. [11][79], Gates provided his perspective on a range of issues in a substantial interview that was published in the March 27, 2014, issue of Rolling Stone magazine. [242] Gates interrupted presentations with such comments as "that's the stupidest thing I've ever heard"[243] and "why don't you just give up your options and join the Peace Corps? [14], Gates served on the boards of numerous organizations in the Pacific Northwest, including the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce,[15] King County United Way and Planned Parenthood. Served on Board for Judicial Administration, Served on Board of Regents, University of Washington, 19972012, Recipient of the ABA Medal (2009), the highest honor in the American legal community, Recipient of UW Alumni Association's Alumnus Summa Laude Dignatus (ASLD) Award, 2013, This page was last edited on 23 March 2023, at 09:49. [190] Despite his wealth and extensive business travel, Gates flew coach (economy class) in commercial aircraft until 1997, when he bought a private jet. [24] [25] He died on September 14, 2020, aged 94, at his beach home on Hood Canal in Washington state. As of March 2020 . Make sure that the file is a photo. [9] In June 2008, Gates transitioned to a part-time role at Microsoft and full-time work at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the private charitable foundation he and his then-wife Melinda established in 2000. [299], This article is about the co-founder of Microsoft. [70] The operating system grew out of DOS in an organic fashion over a decade until Windows 95, which hid the DOS prompt by default. [86] In March 2018, Gates met at his home in Seattle with Mohammed bin Salman, the reformist crown prince and de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia to discuss investment opportunities for Saudi Vision 2030. It's no secret that Gates' father, William Gates Sr., worked on the board of Planned Parenthood. [167], Since 2005, Gates and his foundation have taken an interest in solving global sanitation problems. [49], Gates remained in contact with Paul Allen and joined him at Honeywell during the summer of 1974. All content of the Dow Jones branded indices S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC 2018 [25] The family encouraged competition; one visitor reported that "it didn't matter whether it was hearts or pickleball or swimming to the dock; there was always a reward for winning and there was always a penalty for losing". A WarnerMedia Company. [206] Still another shift in public opinion came in 2021 with the announcement that he and Melinda were divorcing. [251] Also in attendance were representatives of the International Peace Institute which has received millions in grants from the Gates Foundation, including a $2.5 million "community engagement" grant in October 2013. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. [191], Gates purchased the Codex Leicester, a collection of scientific writings by Leonardo da Vinci, for US$30.8million at an auction in 1994. [202] They said they would keep working together on charitable efforts. I agree with Elon Musk and some others on this and don't understand why some people are not concerned. I plead guilty rudeness to Boies in the first degree. [216][191] Since 2000, the nominal value of his Microsoft holdings has declined due to a fall in Microsoft's stock price after the dot-com bubble burst and the multi-billion dollar donations he has made to his charitable foundations. Reply. 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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation would not be the way it is today without my father, Gates said. . The foundation established a water, sanitation and hygiene program to provide sustainable sanitation services in poor countries. I've paid over $6 billion in taxes. 1985 Software maker releases the. 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