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With a fortune today estimated at USD 108 billion, Gates is among the richest people in the world. Although he was named the richest man on earth by Forbes for several consecutive years until 2018, he is today the 13th richest person, according to the Forbes Billionaires List.
Billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates pledged to donate almost his entire fortune by 2045. The philanthropist aims to give away around USD 200 billion to the world’s poor via his foundation.
With a fortune today estimated at USD 108 billion, Gates is among the richest people in the world. Although he was named the richest man on earth by Forbes for several consecutive years until 2018, he is today the 13th richest person, according to the Forbes Billionaires List.
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