Inside the life and career of Melinda Gates, philanthropist and one of the world's richest and most powerful women

Melinda French Gates, formerly married to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, spends much of her time and wealth on philanthropic endeavors.

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• Melinda French Gates is one of the world's richest women, even after her divorce from Bill Gates.
• Bill and Melinda Gates first met at Microsoft, and were married for 27 years.
• Here's what to know about Melinda Gates' life, career, and philanthropic pursuits.

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