Ric Weiland, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Ric Weiland

American computer programmer

Date of Birth: 21-Apr-1953

Date of Death: 24-Jun-2006

Profession: engineer, computer scientist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Richard W.
"Ric" Weiland (April 21, 1953 – June 24, 2006) was a computer software pioneer, programmer and philanthropist.
He was the second employee at Microsoft Corporation, joining the company during his final year at Stanford University.
At 35, he left Microsoft to focus his time on investment management and philanthropy, becoming a quiet but well-respected donor to the LGBTQ social justice movement, the environment, health and human services, and education.
After his death, the Chronicle of Philanthropy called Weiland's bequest the 11th largest charitable gift in the nation with more than $165 million distributed between 20 nonprofit beneficiaries.