Paul Allen
American businessman and philanthropist, co-founder of Microsoft (1953–2018)
1953 — 2018
Quick Facts
Profession
American businessman and philanthropist, co-founder of Microsoft (1953–2018)
Born
January 21, 1953
Died
2018 (age ~65)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
composer, entrepreneur, businessperson
United StatesBorn in SeattleDied in Seattle
1953
Born in Seattle (1953-01-21)
2015
AwardCarnegie Medal of Philanthropy
2018
Died in Seattle
About
Paul Gardner Allen was an American businessman, computer programmer, and investor. He co-founded Microsoft Corporation with his childhood friend Bill Gates in 1975, which was followed by the microcomputer revolution of the 1970s and 1980s. Allen discovered the wrecks of various famous warships, like the IJN Musashi and USS Indianapolis, and was ranked as one of the richest people in American history by Forbes, with an estimated net worth of $20.3 billion at the time of his death in October 2018.
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Who is Paul Allen?+
Paul Gardner Allen was an American businessman, computer programmer, and investor. He co-founded Microsoft Corporation with his childhood friend Bill Gates in 1975, which was followed by the microcomputer revolution of the 1970s and 1980s. Allen discovered the wrecks of various famous warships, like
What does the name Paul mean?+
The name Paul means "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is of English origin.
When was Paul Allen born?+
Paul Allen was born on January 21, 1953.
When did Paul Allen die?+
Paul Allen died in 2018, at approximately 65 years of age.
Name Meaning
In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.
The name Paul is of English origin, meaning "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Paul — January 21, 1953
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Guestbook
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Case study on your company. Chapter 7 is wild.
— a business student
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