Paul Allen

Paul Gardner Allen (born January 21, 1953) is an American investor and philanthropist best known as the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, a leading developer of personal-computer software systems and applications. He is also the 48th richest person in the world along with Germán Larrea Mota-Velasco (and family) who ranks the same with an estimated wealth of $14.2 billion as of March 2012.. He is the founder and chairman of Vulcan Inc., which m... More

Date of birth:

  • Jan 21, 1953 (age 59 years)

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Also known as:

  • Paul G Allen,
  • Paul Gardner Allen

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Employment history:

Employer Title From To
  • 1975
  • 1983
  • 2000
  • 2009
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Height:

  • 1.78 m (5.84 ft )

Weight:

  • 77.55 kg (171 lb )

Places lived:

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  • 1976
  • 2008
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Ships owned:

Ship From date
  • 2003
  • 2001
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Appears in ranked lists:

List Rank Year Note
  • 13
  • 2007
  • Scientists & Thinkers

Time 100 of 2007

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Net worth:

Currency Amount Valid Date Source
  • 1.42E+10
  • 2012
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