Family of Bill Gates

"Gates family" redirects here. For the unrelated philanthropic organization, see Gates Family Foundation.

Bill Gates, the business magnate and philanthrophist, is a prominent American family active in business and philanthropy. He co-founded Microsoft.

He and his former wife Melinda French Gates co-founded the Gates Foundation.

The family members have English, Scots-Irish and German heritage.

Notable family members

• Melinda French (born 1964) is the former wife of Bill Gates, marrying him in 1994 and divorcing him in 2021. ^[1] She is a philanthropist.
• Phoebe Gates (born 2002) is the youngest child of Bill Gates and Melinda French. She co-founded digital fashion platform Phia and an advocate for women's health and reproductive rights. ^[2]
• Bill Gates Sr. (1925–2020) was the father of Bill Gates. He was an attorney, philanthropist, and civic leader. He founded the law firm Shidler McBroom & Gates (a predecessor of K&L Gates), ^[3] and also served as president of both the Seattle King County and Washington State Bar associations. ^[4]
• Mary Maxwell (1929–1994) was the mother of Bill Gates. She was the president of United Way of King County. ^[5]
• Mimi Gardner (born 1943) is the step-mother of Bill Gates. She is an art historian and former director of Seattle Art Museum. ^[6]

Other immediate family members

• Nayel Nassar (born 1991) is the son-in-law of Bill Gates. He is the equestrian who represented Egypt in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, and 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. ^[7] He married to his daughter Jennifer in October 2021. ^[7]

References

1. Duffy, Clare (August 2, 2021). "Bill and Melinda Gates have finalized their divorce | CNN Business". CNN. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
2. "Phoebe Gates Honored as 'Rising' Champion of Abortion Rights While Sister Jennifer Says She's 'So Proud'". People.com. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
3. Hagerty, James R. (September 16, 2020). "Bill Gates Sr., Father of Microsoft Founder, Dies at Age 94". The Wall Street Journal. ISSN   0099-9660 . Retrieved June 21, 2025.
4. "Bill Gates Sr., civic leader and father of Microsoft co-founder, dies at 94". The Seattle Times. September 15, 2020. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
5. "Lessons From Mom: How Bill Gates's Mother Shaped His Philanthropic Journey". United Way Worldwide. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
6. "International Art Historian Mimi Gardner Gates to Speak at OU". University of Oklahoma. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
7. "Who Is Bill Gates' Daughter Jennifer's Husband? All About Nayel Nassar". People.com. Retrieved June 21, 2025.