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Microsoft couple are awarded honorary degrees

Source: The Scotsman

Cambridge : United Kingdom | 5 months ago

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Bill Gates was awarded an honorary degree at Cambridge University yesterday in recognition of his work as a philanthropist and businessman. The Microsoft chairman â believed to be the world's richest man with an estimated fortune topping Â£20 billion â was made a doctor of...

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