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Bill Gates (William Henry Gates III) an American businessman, investor, philanthropist, author.

Recipient of Presidential Medal, United States highest civilian award.

Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire award recipient.

Co-Founder of Microsoft Corporation.

Co-Founder of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Co-Founder of 'The Giving Pledge'.

First tech billionaire in history.

First billionaire to commit most of his wealth to philanthropy.

Founder of several companies such as TerraPower, BEN, Cascade Investment, bgC3, and Breakthrough Energy.