Bill Gates is a household name that is synonymous with technology and innovation. Born on October 28th, 1955, in Seattle, Washington, William Henry Gates III, popularly known as Bill Gates, is an American business magnate, software developer, and philanthropist. He is the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, the world's largest personal-computer software company. Bill Gates is one of the wealthiest people in the world and has become an inspiration to many aspiring entrepreneurs. Early Life and Education Bill Gates was born to Mary Maxwell Gates and William Henry Gates Jr. He has two sisters, Kristi and Libby. His father was an attorney, and his mother served on several corporate boards. As a child, Gates was an avid reader, and his parents encouraged him to pursue his interests. In 1967, at the age of 12, he enrolled in Lakeside School, a private preparatory school in Seattle. It was at Lakeside School that Gates first became interested in computers. In 1973, Gates enrolled at Ha...