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William Henry Gates III (born October 28, ) is an American businessman and philanthropist best known for co-founding the software company Microsoft with his childhood friend Paul Allen.

William Henry Gates III born October 28, is an American businessman and philanthropist best known for co-founding the software company Microsoft with his childhood friend Paul Allen. He later held the positions of chairman, chief executive officer CEO , president, and chief software architect of the company. Gates was also its largest individual shareholder until May He stepped down as chairman of the Microsoft board in February and assumed the role of technology adviser to support newly appointed CEO Satya Nadella.

In March , Gates left his board positions at Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway to focus on his philanthropic efforts on climate change , global health and development, and education. Gates was born and raised in Seattle , Washington. Gates led the company as its chairman and chief executive officer until stepping down as CEO in January , succeeded by Steve Ballmer , but he remained chairman of the board of directors and became chief software architect.

During the late s, he was criticized for his business tactics , which were considered anti-competitive. Since , Gates has been included in the Forbes list of the world's top billionaires. From to , he held the title of the wealthiest person in the world every year except in and from to Since leaving day-to-day operations at Microsoft in , Gates has pursued other business and philanthropic endeavors.

Founding Microsoft In , Gates learned about MITS's Altair microcomputer.

Through the foundation, he led an early 21st century vaccination campaign that significantly contributed to the eradication of the wild poliovirus in Africa. In , Gates and Warren Buffett founded the Giving Pledge , whereby they and other billionaires pledge to give at least half of their wealth towards philanthropy. Gates Sr.

Gates's maternal grandfather J.