Bill Gates Sr.
Bill Gates Sr. | |
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Gates visiting the Naz Foundation located in India in 2004 | |
| Born | William Henry Gates II November 30, 1925 Bremerton, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | September 14, 2020 (aged 94) Hood Canal, Washington, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Washington (BA, JD) |
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| Children | 3, including Bill |
William Henry Gates II (November 30, 1925 – September 14, 2020), better known as Bill Gates Sr., was an American attorney, philanthropist, and civic leader. He was the founder of the law firm Shidler McBroom & Gates (a predecessor of K&L Gates), and also served as president of both the Seattle King County and Washington State Bar associations. He was the father of Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft.