Ever wondered how Bill Gates rose to stardom?Bill is a figure of paramount importance in the development of the software industry and really in the development of the internet. William Henry Gates III was born in Seattle, Washington on October 28, 1955. Known commonly as Bill Gates - the joint founder of the gigantic Microsoft Corporation, this billionaire is the son of an eminent, prosperous and up-and-coming business solicitor of Seattle - William Henry Gates Senior.For more interesting facts you must read his biography.Grab your biography book now!