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William H. Gates, Sr.

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Philanthropist

The Resume

    (November 30, 1925-September 14, 2020)
    Born in Bremerton, Washington
    Birth name is William Henry Gates II
    Partner of Preston Gates & Ellis law firm (1964-1998)
    Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
    Member of the Board of Costco Wholesale (2003-2015)
    Father of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates

Why he might be annoying:

    His father and grandfather were also named William Henry Gates.
    He is the father of one of the richest people in the world.
    He married twice.
    He supports income tax increases in the state of Washington.
    He was part of a hit-and-run collision; the charges were later dropped (November 2010).

Why he might not be annoying:

    He has a B.A. degree and a law degree from the University of Washington.
    He served in the Army in World War II.
    He worked for Planned Parenthood.
    He often donates his time to charitable causes.
    He had the Gates Learning Foundation to merge with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as it is devoted to learning and health developments.
    The William H. Gates Hall at the University of Washington in Seattle is named after him.

Credit: Neo NX2004


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 36 Votes: 8.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 24 Votes: 62.50% Annoying