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    Bill Gates was born in 1955 and founded Microsoft in 1975 with his friend and business partner Paul Allen after dropping out of Harvard University. Gates remained interested in computers since age 13 and was inspired to start Microsoft after Allen showed him an electronic magazine. Gates continued to lead Microsoft and became the world's highest earning billionaire in 2013, then focused his efforts on his philanthropic work through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

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    Bill Gates was born in 1955 and founded Microsoft in 1975 with his friend and business partner Paul Allen after dropping out of Harvard University. Gates remained interested in computers since age 13 and was inspired to start Microsoft after Allen showed him an electronic magazine. Gates continued to lead Microsoft and became the world's highest earning billionaire in 2013, then focused his efforts on his philanthropic work through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

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    Bill Gates

    By Tessa Lue and Tyahna Blake

    Biography

    Born on Oct. 28, 1955


    Founded Microsoft
    Interest in computers at age 13
    Never married
    Friend and business partner is Paul Allen
    Very close relationship with his mom, Mary
    Was a big reader as a child
    Feisty and combative

    Career
    Was enrolled in Harvard University for Law
    Remained in contact with Paul Allen
    Allen showed Gates an electronic magazine, which
    sparked an interest
    They teamed and created BASIC software
    Had a demonstration of the software
    Eventually started to work together, in 1975 before
    Microsoft started off

    After Microsoft
    Continues philanthropy
    Purchased video rights
    Worlds highest earning billionaire in 2013

    Reflection

    Keep going strong and continue on


    Life will go on
    Get the education to get the dream job
    Never give up
    Take the path less traveled
    No one is perfect
    Learn from the mistakes made
    Weaknesses will become your strengths

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