Sep 16, 2020 14:00:00

[Old News] Bill Gates' father Bill Gates Sr. died, what kind of person was the father of a great businessman?

Microsoft founder Bill Gates updated his blog on September 15, 2020, reporting that his father, Bill Gates Sr.,

William Henry Gates II , died on September 14. Did. Gates, who was greatly influenced by his father as an entrepreneur and philanthropist, talks about his deceased father's personality and memories in a blog post and a movie made in honor of his father.

Remembering my father | Bill Gates
https://www.gatesnotes.com/About-Bill-Gates/Remembering-Bill-Gates-Sr

'Yesterday my dad died peacefully while being surrounded by his family at home,' Gates said in a blog post on September 15. According to Gates, Gates Sr. was 94 years old and his health has deteriorated in recent years.

Watch a short movie posted by Gates on YouTube to find out who Gates Sr. is talking about himself.

Remembering Bill Gates, Sr. --YouTube


Gates Sr. was born as 'William Henry Gates II' in a relatively poor family in the middle class. According to Gates, he felt that the expression 'second generation' was cramped, and he never used it himself.

Gates Sr.'s parents did not graduate from high school, but Gates Sr. enrolled at the University of Washington.

During World War II, which broke out while in school, he served as an officer in the US military.

After retiring, he returned to law school at the University of Washington to study law and was a huge success as a lawyer. I met my wife,

Mary Maxwell Gates , when I was at the University of Washington.

Gates describes his father as 'a great example of diligence, honesty and humility.'

In addition, Mr. Gates Sr. taught Gates 'the attitude to take a step back and judge the situation' was important for Gates, who tends to be driven by ambition, to succeed in business. ..

Gates concludes the movie with 'My dad was awesome.'

In a blog post reporting his father's death, Gates said, 'There is indescribable loneliness, but we feel sad and grateful. This feeling is ours. Not. My father's wisdom, generosity, empathy, and humility have had a huge impact on people all over the world. '

Gates, who is famous as the founder of Microsoft, was able to take the risk of dropping out of college and starting a business because of his father's support. Moreover, even after Microsoft got off to a good start, Gates Sr. was often consulted by Gates as a lawyer.

In addition, Mr. Gates is also famous as a philanthropist who hosts the

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , but Mr. Gates Senior is also a model for Mr. Gates' philanthropic activities.

Regarding his father, who was always in tears when he saw people suffering somewhere in the world, Gates said, 'My father was left behind in the big picture while I was discussing global strategy. He told me not to forget. '

Gates Sr. has also sent a letter to Gates, who is celebrating his 50th birthday. The letter warned against overusing the adjective 'incredible.' Because this word has a big meaning and can only be used when it's really tremendous.

Gates touched on his father's advice, saying, 'My father hated me to use the word'tremendous'easily, but this time around I shouldn't be scolded. The experience of being was 'tremendous' for me. '

Also, regarding his feelings for his father, 'People often asked him,'Which is the real Bill Gates?', But in reality I wanted to be like him. My father is gone. I feel lonely every day, 'said the blog post.