• Rory John Gates is the middle child of Bill and Melinda Gates.
• He has an older sister and a younger sister.
• He has attended Lakeside School and Duke University.
• Rory has not pursued a professional career yet and is focused on his education.
• He has an estimated net worth of $20 million and is currently single.
Known for movies
The Crucible (1996)
as Camera and Electrical Department
Oleanna (1994)
as Camera and Electrical Department
Jenny's Song (1988)
as Camera and Electrical Department
No Room for Opal (1993)
as Camera and Electrical Department
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Who is Rory John Gates, Bill Gates’ Son?
Bill Gates, one of the richest people in the world, has potential heirs behind him, but has said that they have to earn their inheritance. He has three children, and the middle one is Rory John Gates. Rory, for now, hasn’t decided on any career and is focused on finishing his education.
So, do you want to find more about Rory John Gates, from his childhood years to most recent endeavors, both professional and personal? If yes, then stay with us for the length of the article, as we introduce you to the only son of Bill Gates.
Rory John Gates Wiki: Age, Childhood, and Education
Rory John Gates was born on the 23rd May 1999 in Seattle, Washington State USA, the middle child of Bill and his wife Melinda; he has an older sister Jennifer Katharine born in 1996, and a younger one, Phoebe Adele, born in 2002. His older sister is an equestrian rider and recently competed in the 2018 Longines Global Champions Tour. Rory and the entire Gates family reside in Medina on a property worth $125 million, with an earth-sheltered house in the side of a hill overlooking Lake Washington.
At the age of 10, Rory wrote the poem entitled “Rory’s Diamante Poem”, about stars, the universe, black holes and light. Rory went to Lakeside School, a private preparatory school and one of the most prestigious in the US – No. 6 by the Niche website reviews and No. 1 in the state of Washington. Following his matriculation, he enrolled at Duke University, from which he received a Bachelor’s degree in computer science and economics, then continued his education at the Fuqua School of Business, from which he received a Master’s degree in business administration (MBA).
Rory John Gates Career and Net Worth
For now, Rory hasn’t pursued a professional career; at still just 20, he remains focused on education, and like his parents is also dedicated to charity, giving a third of his pocket money to various charitable organizations.Regardless, being the son of the second-richest person in the world has helped him in acquiring a decent net worth. So, have you ever wondered how rich Rory John Gates is, as of late 2018? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Rory John Gates’ net worth is as high as $20 million. Pretty impressive don’t you think?
Rory John Gates Girlfriend, Single, Dating Life
What do you know about Rory’s personal life? Well, although he is the son of one of the wealthiest men in the entire world, Rory has successfully managed to hide all the important details from his personal life. However, we have discovered some details about him – Rory is single and hasn’t been officially in any relationship until the present day. Many have questioned his sexuality, and rumors of him being gay surfaced, but those were just rumors. For now, Rory isn’t interested in dating. To speak further of his secretive nature, Rory isn’t active on any social media platform.
Rory John Gate’s Father, Bill Gates
Now that we have shared all there is to know about Rory John Gates, let’s share some information about his father, Bill Gates.
Born William Henry Gates III on the 28th October 1955, in Seattle, he is the son of William Henry Gates Sr. and his wife Mary Maxwell Gates. Of English, German, Scots-Irish and Irish ancestry, Bill is the middle child and has an older sister Kristianne, and a younger sister Libby. When he turned 13 years old, Bill started attending Lakeside School, where he first showcased an interest in programming when the school bought a Teletype Model 33 ASR terminal, and a block of computer time on a General Electric (GE) computer for the school’s students. Instead of mathematics, he learned BASIC, on which he created his first program. Together with Paul Allen, Ric Weiland and Kent Evans, he was banned from Computer Center Corporation after trying to obtain more computer time by exploiting program bugs. Luckily, he made a deal with CCC alongside his three partners in crime, offering to try and find bugs in programs for more computer time. Following his matriculation from Lakeside, he enrolled at Harvard College.
Career and Net Worth
After two years at Harvard, Bill quit his studies and teamed up with Paul Allen to create Microsoft, which over the years became the largest PC software company. The first retail version of the Microsoft Windows was released in 1987, and since then Windows has undergone changes and updated versions to become the world’s biggest selling operating system. Thanks to the success of his company, Bill became one of the richest people in the world. According to authoritative sources, Gates’ net worth is estimated at over $100 billion – impressive, don’t you think?
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Movies
Camera Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crucible | 1996 | grip | |
| Oleanna | 1994 | electrician | |
| No Room for Opal | 1993 | TV Movie lighting technician | |
| Jenny's Song | 1988 | TV Movie lighting director |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
