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About This Archive
An independent record of Bill Gates's verified accomplishments, predictions, quotes, and milestones — 919 discrete events drawn from the public record, each one browsable, searchable, and sourced.
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Support this archive →The Bill Gates Archive is an independent site dedicated to documenting the verified accomplishments and milestones of Bill Gates — co-founder of Microsoft, philanthropist, and one of the most consequential figures in technology history. Each entry is a discrete, verifiable event drawn from public record, allowing visitors to browse and search individual moments rather than rely on sweeping biographical narrative.
The archive spans five decades — from Gates's early work on BASIC interpreters at Harvard in 1974 through Microsoft's rise to dominance, his transition to full-time philanthropy, and the Gates Foundation's ongoing work in global health, education, and climate. More than 200 entries are documented, each linked to a verifiable primary or secondary source where available.
[BIOGRAPHY.DAT] · subject_profile
Biography at a Glance
- Full Name
- William Henry Gates III
- Born
- October 28, 1955 — Seattle, Washington
- Education
- Harvard College (enrolled 1973, left 1975 to co-found Microsoft)
- Co-founder
- Microsoft Corporation, founded April 4, 1975 with Paul Allen
- Philanthropy
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation — co-founded 2000; $59.5B+ donated to date
- Authorship
- The Road Ahead (1995) · Business @ the Speed of Thought (1999) · How to Avoid a Climate Disaster (2021)
- Recognition
- Presidential Medal of Freedom (2016), Padma Bhushan (India, 2015), honorary degrees from Harvard (2007) and other universities
- Notable Board Roles
- Microsoft (Chairman 1975–2014) · Berkshire Hathaway (Director 2004–2020) · TerraPower (Chairman)
[QUICK_STATS.DAT] · key_figures
Quick Stats
Oct 28, 1955
Date of Birth
Seattle, Washington
Age 19
Co-founded Microsoft
With Paul Allen, 1975
Age 30
Became a Billionaire
Microsoft IPO, March 1986
13 years
World's Richest Person
First reached #1 in 1995
$59.5B+
Donated to Charity
Gates Foundation, 2000–present
3
Books Published
The Road Ahead · Biz @ Speed · Climate
3
Children
Jennifer, Rory, Phoebe
25
Verified Predictions
Documented correct predictions
[METHODOLOGY.TXT] · editorial standards
How Entries Are Verified
Sourcing standard
Every entry is checked against the public record before publication — primary sources where they exist (SEC filings, foundation reports, published books, recorded talks), reputable secondary coverage where they don't. Entries that can't be verified don't get published. Speculation and rumor are out of scope, whatever the headline value.
Corrections
Spotted an error? Use the report form and it will be reviewed against the sources and corrected if wrong. Factual accuracy outranks narrative here, in both directions.
Independence
This archive is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or funded by Bill Gates, Microsoft, or the Gates Foundation. It runs on reader donations, carries no advertising, and has no sponsor relationships to protect.
[TAXONOMY.TXT] · ls /events --group-by-type
How It's Organized
Every entry is tagged with exactly one category. The category system is intentionally narrow — it keeps filtering predictable and prevents overlap.
- TechnologySoftware products, platforms, and computer science breakthroughs.
- PhilanthropyEducation, poverty reduction, agricultural development, and foundation initiatives.
- Global HealthVaccines, disease eradication, mRNA research, and health equity programs worldwide.
- Climate & EnergyNuclear power, geoengineering research, clean energy investment, and climate advocacy.
- BusinessCompany milestones, investments, board roles, and strategic deals.
- PersonalFamily, speeches, books, and other personal milestones.
- AwardHonors, honorary degrees, and major recognitions.
[SOURCES.TXT] · citation_policy
Sources
All events in the archive are real and verifiable. Entries include a citation linking to a published source — a news article, official announcement, or biographical record — wherever one is available. If an entry does not carry a source link, it reflects widely-documented public information that can be cross-checked through standard references.
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[DECADES.IDX] · count --by-decade
Decades Covered
The archive spans roughly five decades of work, from the early Microsoft years through the foundation's present-day initiatives. Click any decade to browse its events.
[PHOTO_RECORD] · subject through the decades
Through the Decades
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[FAQ.LOG] · about_this_archive
The Questions Everyone Asks
QUERY_01
Is this site affiliated with Bill Gates or Microsoft?
No. The Bill Gates Archive is fully independent — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or funded by Bill Gates, Microsoft, the Gates Foundation, or any related organization. It runs on reader donations, carries no advertising, and has no sponsor relationships to protect.
QUERY_02
How are entries verified?
Every entry is checked against the public record before publication — primary sources where they exist (SEC filings, foundation reports, published books, recorded talks), reputable secondary coverage where they don't. Entries that can't be verified don't get published, whatever the headline value.
QUERY_03
How do I report an error?
Use the report form linked in the footer of every page. Reports are reviewed manually against the sources, and entries are corrected when they're wrong. Factual accuracy outranks narrative here — in both directions.
QUERY_04
Why document Bill Gates at all?
Because the record is genuinely extraordinary and genuinely scattered. Fifty years of verifiable work — software, philanthropy, global health, energy — exists across thousands of articles, filings, and reports. This archive consolidates it into discrete, sourced, searchable events so anyone can check the claims against the record.
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[ARCHIVE_INDEX] · ls /archive --all
Keep Digging — Every File Is Open
/events/
All Accomplishments
Every verified Bill Gates accomplishment — Microsoft, Windows, the Gates Foundation, and 200+ documented milestones.
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/predictions/
Predictions
25 verified Bill Gates predictions — the 2015 pandemic warning, smartphones, solar energy, streaming TV.
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/timeline/
Timeline
The complete Bill Gates timeline from 1975 to present — every milestone in chronological order.
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/quotes/
Quotes
Verified Bill Gates quotes from books, speeches, and interviews — sourced, dated, and in full context.
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/wealth/
Net Worth Tracker
Bill Gates's net worth history since the 1986 Microsoft IPO, plus a live portfolio tracker from SEC 13F filings.
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/results/
Measured Results
The measurable outcomes — polio down 99.99%, malaria deaths halved, a billion children vaccinated.
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