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Get to know Melinda Gates - one half of the wealthiest couple in the world

Aug 10, 2015, 01:52 IST

Melinda Gates visits Benin to speak with long-suffering people during their visit at the hospital Reuters

Melinda Gates is best known as Bill's other half. Some may even say she's his better half.

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Nonetheless, the pair - whose combined net worth is $85.7 billion - have made it their life's mission to eradicate global poverty through initiatives in education, healthcare, and, most importantly, genuine human connection.

The Gateses topped our recent list of wealthiest couples in the world, and yet they've pledged to give away 95% of their wealth through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which Melinda helmed virtually on her own for the first six years of operation.

Here's a look at the incredible force that is Melinda Gates.

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