Bill Gates celebrated the graduation of his eldest daughter, Jenn Gates, from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The young woman completed her medical degree in five years and recently, she was accepted to do her residency in pediatrics.
The co-founder of Microsoft He shared this news on his Instagram with a message that shows how proud he is of his daughter:
“What you have accomplished today (and every day leading up to it) is a tremendous achievement.@jenngatesnassar. I am so proud of you for finishing medical school and can’t wait to see you take the next step toward residency. Your patients will be lucky to call you a doctor.”
Jenn Gates Nassar is the mother of Leila, Bill Gates’ only granddaughter. The youngest was born in March 2023 and Bill Gates shared how excited he was to receive this new member of the family. “I can’t wait to see you discover the world,” the renowned philanthropist said at the time.
Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and one of the richest men in the world, has three children with Melinda French Gates, from whom he separated in 2021 after 27 years of marriage. Their children are Jennifer Katharine Gates, Rory John Gates and Phoebe Adele Gates.
Jennifer Katharine Gates, born April 26, 1996, is the eldest of the three. Jennifer is passionate about horse riding and has competed in equestrian events around the world. In 2021, she married Nayel Nassar, an Egyptian professional horse rider.
Rory John Gates, born on May 23, 1999, is the only son of Bill and Melinda Gates.. He is known for keeping a low profile compared to his older sister. He studied at Lakeside School, the same private school that his father and Paul Allen, co-founders of Microsoft, had attended, recognized as one of the most exclusive in Seattle.
Phoebe Adele Gates, born September 14, 2002, is the youngest daughter of the co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, and his wife Melinda French Gates. He grew up in a prominent family and received a high-level education, attending prestigious educational institutions, including the Lakeside School in Seattle.
Due to the influence of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, he has also shown commitment to various philanthropic and humanitarian causes.
Bill and Melinda Gates met at Microsoft in 1987, when Melinda joined the company as a product manager. Their relationship, characterized by strong professional and personal collaboration, led to their marriage on January 1, 1994 in a private ceremony held on the island of Lanai, Hawaii.
Together, Bill and Melinda were one of the most influential couples in the world, not only for their role in the technology industry, but also for their immense contributions through philanthropy.
In 2000, they founded the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, one of the largest and strongest charitable organizations globally. With a capital that exceeds 50 billion dollars, the foundation has worked in critical areas such as the eradication of infectious diseasesimproving education and access to health services in the most disadvantaged places in the world.
Since its creation, the foundation has left a deep mark on multiple sectors, resulting in significant advances, especially in global health.
Their marriage, however, was not without challenges. In 2021, after 27 years together, they announced their divorce, surprising the world.
Despite the separation, both have emphasized their continued commitment to the foundation’s mission, ensuring that they will continue to work together on the philanthropic projects that have generated so much impact.
