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Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and former CEO turned 68 yesterday. For over two decades, he held the title of the world’s wealthiest person until 2017 when he was surpassed by Jeff Bezos. According to the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires list as of October 29, 2023, Bill Gates is ranked 6th on the list of the richest people in the world, with a net worth of $109.9 billion.
Bill Gates’ close-knit family values their bonds. His three children, Jennifer, Rory, and Phoebe reflect his commitment to family. Jennifer, the eldest is a Stanford graduate excelling in equestrian sports. Rory holds a degree in math and computer science and Phoebe, the youngest, attends Stanford University. Bill Gates is closely connected to his eldest daughter, Jennifer Gates. However, recently Jennifer Gates shared a post on Instagram that reflects their bond and celebrated his special day.
A heartfelt tribute from Jennifer Gates
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Jennifer Gates is usually in the headlines not only because of her father but for the person she is. She is a successful equestrian, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She has shown that it is possible to achieve great things, regardless of her background. However, Jennifer is socially active and often shares a window into her life on Instagram be it from her equestrian career to marriage, her life as a medical student, and her journey into motherhood. She shares every bit.
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Recently, she shared a story on Instagram that left everyone in awe after seeing the bond between father and daughter. She shared a picture of her father and herself and captioned it as, “Happy birthday, dad,” with a heart emoji. Bill Gates celebrated his 68th birthday and his eldest daughter without a doubt took to social media to showcase her love towards her father. Bill Gates is widely recognized as a supportive father.
His children have praised his active involvement in their lives, “They’ve always had my back,” Jennifer told Sidelines about her parents. “When I was younger, they told me to pursue whatever it was I was interested in, whether it was math or science or reading or writing. I always felt like I really had a good foundation with them believing in me and being willing to support me in any of my pursuits.”
Rory Gates admired his father as a role model, learning the values of hard work from him. Phoebe Gates also emphasized his consistent love and support. However, it’s not just his children who say he’s supportive; Bill Gates has proven it by going to great lengths to fuel their passions and dreams.
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Bill Gates’ generous support
To fuel Jenn’s passion, her father invested $37 million in properties near Laurene Powell Jobs’ estate in Wellington, Florida for his daughter to start her career in 2013. Also, in 2018, Bill Gates invested over EUR 3 million in a luxury stud farm in Flanders to support his daughter Jennifer’s horseback riding career.
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MONACO – JUNE 30: Bill Gates and Jennifer Gates attend Global Champions Tour of Monaco at Port de Hercule on June 30, 2018 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by fotopress/Getty Images)
The stud farm, De Begijnhoeve, features indoor and outdoor facilities and a villa on 8.5 hectares of land, serving as Jennifer’s European base for the 2019 outdoor competition season. Bill Gates has also acquired a nearby villa in Schilde, marking his continued interest in the equestrian world. 2.5 million.
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This further highlights their strong father-daughter relationship. Their close relationship is not just about financial assistance but also a testament to the love, encouragement, and unwavering commitment that define their family dynamic. It is with no doubt that Jenn would never miss out on wishing her loving father and celebrating his big day.
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