Paul Gardner Allen (January 21, 1953 – October 15, 2018) was an American businessman, computer programmer, researcher, film producer, explorer, sports executive, investor, author, and philanthropist.

Jan 17, 2025 · Paul Allen (born January 21, 1953, Seattle, Washington, U.S.—died October 15, 2018, Seattle) was an American investor and philanthropist best known as the cofounder of Microsoft Corporation, a leading developer of personal-computer software systems and …

Apr 2, 2014 · Entrepreneur and investor Paul Allen was best known for being one of the co-founders of Microsoft with Bill Gates.

Paul’s philanthropic contributions of more than $2.65 billion during his life have helped save endangered species, deepen our understanding of climate science, improve ocean health, develop new technologies, create museums, tackle epidemics, research how the human brain works, and invest in sustainable communities.

Oct 15, 2018 · Paul Allen, who co-founded Microsoft, has died aged 65 from complications of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. He had revealed the disease's return only two weeks ago, after...

Oct 16, 2018 · SEATTLE (AP) — Paul G. Allen, who co-founded Microsoft with his childhood friend Bill Gates before becoming a billionaire philanthropist who invested in conservation, space travel, arts and culture and professional sports, died Monday.

Paul Gardner Allen was the co-founder of Microsoft and a philanthropist. He was born and raised in Seattle, Washington, to parents who were both librarians. He was always interested in science and computers and attended Lakeside School in Seattle.