Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has moved up to fifth place on the list of the wealthiest people in the world after his official divorce, Forbes reports.
According to the publication, Gates had previously been quite stable in fourth place.
His fortune is currently estimated at $ 129.6 billion. He lost fourth place on the list to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, whose fortune is estimated at $ 130.3 billion.
The famous billionaire and philanthropist Microsoft founder Bill Gates divorced his wife, Melinda French Gates, after 27 years of marriage.