Honorary knighthood for IT chief.(News)

From: The Birmingham Post (England) | Date: January 26, 2004 | Copyright information

Microsoft chief Bill Gates is being awarded an honorary knighthood for his 'contribution to enterprise' in the UK.

Mr Gates, aged 48, who is the richest man in the world, will be presented with the Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the ...

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