Melinda Gates

Melinda French Gates, wife of billionaire Bill Gates, is the co-founder and co-chairman of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. She has received awards like the Prince of Asturias Award for International Cooperation and the Order of the Aztec Eagle for her philanthropic work around the world. More

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  • Aug 15, 1964 (age 47 years)

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  • Melinda Ann French,
  • Melinda French Gates

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  • Jan 1, 1994

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  • 2000
  • 1987
  • 1996
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Institution End Date Degree Major/Field Of Study
  • 1987
  • 1986
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  • Co-Chair
  • Aug 2006
  • 2004
  • Nov 2010
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  • Nov 2006
  • for their philanthropic work around the world in the areas of health and education, particularly in Mexico, and specifically in the program "Un país de lectores"
  • May 4, 2006
  • in recognition of their world impact through charitable giving
  • 2010
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