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{{Infobox person
| name          = Rory John Gates {{verified}}
| image         = File:Rory John Gates.jpeg
| caption       = Rory John Gates
| birth_date    = {{Birth date and age|1999|5|23}}
| birth_place   = Seattle, Washington, U.S.
| nationality   = American
| occupation    = Policy analyst, scholar
| known_for     = Son of Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates
| parents       = Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates
| relatives     = Jennifer Gates (sister), Phoebe Gates (sister)
}}
'''Rory John Gates''' (born May 23, 1999) is an American policy analyst and scholar, and the only son of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and philanthropist Melinda French Gates. He is known for his academic achievements and philanthropic interests, maintaining a relatively low public profile compared to his sisters, Jennifer and Phoebe.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/family/melinda-french-gates-shares-the-heartfelt-story-behind-her-son-rorys-name/articleshow/121166815.cms

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==Early life and education==
Rory John Gates was born in Seattle, Washington, and raised in Medina, Washington, in a 66,000-square-foot lakefront estate. He attended Lakeside School, a private school in Seattle, where he was recognized for his academic achievements. Rory graduated from the University of Chicago in 2022 with both a double major and a master's degree within four years.<ref>https://www.businessinsider.com/bill-melinda-gates-billionaire-family-daughter-jennifer-phoebe-son-rory-2023-2</ref><ref>https://www.ceotodaymagazine.com/2025/02/the-next-generation-of-gates-what-are-bill-gates-kids-doing-in-2025

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==Career==
Following his graduation, Rory pursued a career in public policy. He has been involved in various philanthropic initiatives and policy analysis roles, reflecting his interest in social issues. Despite his family's prominence, he has kept his professional life largely private.

==Personal life==
Rory is known for his low-profile lifestyle. In 2024, he made a rare public appearance at a White House state dinner alongside his mother, Melinda French Gates, to celebrate his 25th birthday.

==Name significance==
Rory was named in honor of Melinda French Gates’ late friend, John Neilson, who passed away from cancer shortly after Rory's birth.

==See also==
* [[Bill Gates]]
* [[Melinda French Gates]]
* [[Jennifer Gates]]
* [[Phoebe Gates]]

==References==
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* [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/family/melinda-french-gates-shares-the-heartfelt-story-behind-her-son-rorys-name/articleshow/121166815.cms Times of India: Melinda French Gates shares the heartfelt story behind her son Rory's name]
* [https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3264264/meet-rory-gates-who-was-just-invited-white-house-mum-melinda-french-gates-bill-gates-25-year-old-son South China Morning Post: Meet Rory Gates]
* [https://wikitia.com/wiki/Rory_John_Gates Wikitia: Rory John Gates]
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