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  1. Mary Ann Gates (née Maxwell; July 5, 1929 – June 10, 1994) was an American banker, civic activist, non-profit executive, and schoolteacher. She was the first female president of King County's United Way , the first woman to chair the national United Ways executive committee where she served most notably with IBM 's CEO, John ...

  2. Mary Gates, the late mother of Bill Gates, used her connections to help Microsoft land a contract with IBM in 1980. This deal led to the development and licensing of MS-DOS, a key product that boosted Microsoft's success.

  3. By David Wilma. Posted 1/01/2005. HistoryLink.org Essay 7188. Email. Share. Tweet. The Seattle civic activist and philanthropist Mary Gates and her husband William H. Gates strived to create a quality environment for their children inside their home, as well as outside in the community.

  4. Feb 16, 2019 · Mary Maxwell Gates was an American businesswoman and the mother of Microsoft founder, Bill Gates. She was associated with philanthropy and rendered voluntary service. Having worked as a school teacher in the early 1950s, Mary strived towards addressing students’ concerns.

  5. Mary Maxwell Gates (1929-1994) was a leader who promoted voluntary service and philanthropy both locally and nationally. She was a member of the UW Board of Regents for 18 years, a graduate of the University, and the mother of Microsoft founder Bill Gates.

  6. May 10, 2024 · Bill Gates Sr. and Bill Gates are seen during the The Lasker Awards 2013 on September 20, 2013 in New York City; Mary Maxwell. Bill Gates credits his success in life to his parents, Bill...

  7. Sep 1, 1994 · Mary Maxwell Gates, ’50, was a longtime advocate and supporter of the University of Washington, where she served as a regent for 18 years. She was also a board member of many companies, including Microsoft, and a role model for women in business and community service.