Bill Gates significance is represented by his accomplishments with Microsoft. He also became the richest man in the world. He is also very significant due to his accomplishments in being a philanthropist, he has donated a large sum of his wealth to many charities. He has won many awards and was voted one of the most influential humans of the 20th century. Bill GAtes was in the forbes top 100 richest men list from 1987 and still is. He remains one of the richest men alive although he has been graciously donating most of his wealth away. He has been recognized for many awards.