Melinda Gates
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Summary
Melinda Gates was born on August 15, 1964[1], in Dallas[2]. She has worked as a businessperson[3], patron of the arts[4], philanthropist[5], founder[6], and entrepreneur[7]. She ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,494 views/month, #5,510 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Raymond Joseph French[9]
- Mother: Elaine Agnes Amerland[10]
- Child: Jennifer Katherine Gates[11], Phoebe Adele Gates[12], Rory John Gates[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States Navy[14]
- Native language: English[15]
- Field of work: entrepreneurship[16]
- Position held: project manager[17]
- Employer: Microsoft[18]
- Award received: Jefferson Awards for Public Service[19], Time Person of the Year[20], Insignia de la Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca[21], honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[22], honorary doctor of the Duke University[23], Forbes list of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women[24], Padma Bhushan[25], Chatham House Prize[26], Cross of Recognition[27], Presidential Medal of Freedom[28], J. William Fulbright Prize[29], Lasker-Bloomberg Public Service Award[30], Otto Hahn Peace Medal[31], United Nations Population Award[32]
- Member of: Kappa Alpha Theta[33], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[34], board of directors[35]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[36]
- Sex or gender: female[37]
- Commons category: Melinda Gates[38]
- Residence: Medina[39]
- Family name: French[40], Gates[41]
- Given name: Melinda[42], Ann[43]
- Participant in: commencement at the Stanford University[44], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2015[45], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2016[46], IMF 2018 Annual Meetings[47]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[48]
- Affiliation: Gates Foundation[49]
- Present in work: ISteve[50]
- Birth name: Melinda Ann French[51]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Melinda Gates include Gates Foundation[52], a private foundation[53], in United States[54], founded in 2000[55], headquartered in Seattle[56].
Why It Matters
Melinda Gates has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] She is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
Entities named for her include Gates Foundation[52], a private foundation[53], in United States[54], founded in 2000[55], headquartered in Seattle[56].
FAQs
Where was Melinda Gates born?
Melinda Gates was born in Dallas[2].
Who were Melinda Gates's parents?
Melinda Gates's father was Raymond Joseph French[9]. Melinda Gates's mother was Elaine Agnes Amerland[10].
What did Melinda Gates do for work?
Melinda Gates worked as a businessperson[3], patron of the arts[4], philanthropist[5], founder[6], and entrepreneur[7].
What awards did Melinda Gates receive?
Honors received include Jefferson Awards for Public Service[19], Time Person of the Year[20], Insignia de la Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca[21], and honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[22].