What is Rory John Gates' net worth?
Rory John Gates is an American heir who has a net worth of $20 million.
Rory John Gates is the only son and middle child of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates. He was born on May 23, 1999, in Seattle, Washington. Growing up, he was largely shielded from the media spotlight despite being the son of one of the world's wealthiest and most prominent technology entrepreneurs.
Like his sisters, Jennifer Katharine Gates and Phoebe Gates, Rory was raised in the Gates family's mansion, Xanadu 2.0, an expansive estate on Lake Washington in Medina, Washington. His parents worked to give their children as normal an upbringing as possible despite their extraordinary wealth and privilege. The Gates children had rules and responsibilities, including doing household chores and following strict limits on screen time and technology use – perhaps surprising given their father's role in the tech industry.
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Rory received his education at Lakeside School, the same private school in Seattle that his father had attended. The school is known for its rigorous academic programs and is where Bill Gates first developed his interest in computers. After graduating from Lakeside, Rory went on to attend the University of Chicago.
Like his parents, Rory has shown an interest in global health, poverty reduction, and philanthropic causes. He has been involved with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's work, though he maintains a much lower public profile than his parents. His mother Melinda has spoken about raising Rory to be a feminist and to understand gender equality issues from an early age.
Despite being heir to one of the world's largest fortunes, Bill and Melinda Gates have been open about their decision not to leave their entire wealth to their children, instead dedicating the majority to philanthropic causes. They have emphasized wanting their children to forge their own paths and create their own opportunities in life.
Rory tends to stay out of the public eye and maintains a private life, with limited social media presence or public appearances. This makes details about his personal life, career choices, and current activities somewhat limited compared to other children of prominent public figures.
