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> The experience of being the son of Bill Gates was incredible. I think that is a typo, but a very telling one.

• jmercouris 6y ago
  It isn't, his father has the same name.
  • comboy 6y ago
    It says William H. Gates in the article.
    • llbowers 6y ago
      Bill is often used as shorthand for William.
      • comboy 6y ago
        TIL, thanks.
    • deleted 6y ago
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• kumarvvr 6y ago
  I never got he reason or the origin, but people named William are called Bill, and those named Robert are called Bob. Does anyone know why?