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Which company did William Gates co-found?
Which company did William Gates co-found?
Where was William Gates born and raised?
Where was William Gates born and raised?
What positions did William Gates hold at Microsoft?
What positions did William Gates hold at Microsoft?
When did William Gates step down as CEO of Microsoft?
When did William Gates step down as CEO of Microsoft?
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Which revolution did William Gates contribute to in the 1970s and 1980s?
Which revolution did William Gates contribute to in the 1970s and 1980s?
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Study Notes
William Gates' Early Life and Career
- William Gates co-founded Microsoft with Paul Allen.
- He was born in Seattle, Washington, and raised in an upper-middle-class family.
- At Microsoft, Gates held various positions, including CEO, Chief Software Architect, and Technology Advisor.
Leadership and Impact
- Gates stepped down as CEO of Microsoft in 2000, but remained the company's largest individual shareholder.
- In the 1970s and 1980s, Gates contributed to the personal computer revolution, which transformed the way people lived and worked.
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Test Your Knowledge on Bill Gates - Co-founder of Microsoft and Philanthropist
