Richard Branson is a British businessman, philanthropist and media personality. Richard Branson earned his fortune as the CEO of the Virgin Group. Richard Branson is also world-famous for his eccentric and daredevil personality. Richard Branson's business ventures include Virgin Megastores, Virgin Airways, Virgin Mobile, and Virgin Galactic. Richard is also a well-known philanthropist and has appeared in several TV shows and movies, mainly as himself.
Richard Branson Biography (wiki):
| Full Name (real name) | Richard Charles Nicholas Branson |
| Nickname or Other Names | Richard Branson |
| Profession | Businessman |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth and Age | July 18, 1950 |
| Age (as of 2021) | 70 years old |
| Birthplace | London |
| Nationality | British |
| Ethnicity | British |
| Religion | Christian |
| Spouse | Joan Templeman |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Richard Branson Net Worth:
| Richard Branson's Net Worth is | $4.9 Billion |
Early Life
Richard Charles Nicholas Branson was born on July 18, 1950, in Surrey, England. His father, Edward James Branson, worked as a barrister. His mother, Eve Branson, was employed as a flight attendant. Branson showed entrepreneurial tendencies from an early age and his parents were supportive of his efforts. Branson launched a magazine called Student in 1966 when he was 16. The first issue debuted in January 1968. At the same time, Branson started a mail-order record company out of the basement of his local church.
He used the magazine as a companion to his record business, advertising popular albums in it to drive sales. His small record business was an instant success, and since his overhead was less than that of the large record stores in London, he was able to sell his copies at a lower price. His record business became known as Virgin, in reference to the fact that everyone involved in the venture virtually no experience at all in life or business.
Family Tree
| Father Name | Edward James Branson |
| Mother Name | Eve Branson |
| Brother Name | n/a |
| Sister Name | Vanessa Branson |
| Spouse Name | Joan Templeman |
| Children | n/a |
Education and Certificates
Branson, who struggled with dyslexia, had a hard time with educational institutions. He nearly failed out of the all-boys Scaitcliffe School, which he attended until the age of 13. He then transferred to Stowe School, a boarding school in Stowe, Buckinghamshire, England.
Still struggling, Branson dropped out at the age of 16 to start a youth-culture magazine called Student. The publication, run by students, sold $8,000 worth of advertising in its first edition, launched in 1966. The first run of 50,000 copies was disseminated for free, with Branson afterward covering the costs through advertising.
Height and Weight
Here you can read about Richard Branson's height and weight, as he is 5ft 9in (179 cm, 1.79 m) tall in height and 87 kg (193 lbs) in weight.
Social Media Profiles
You can be in contact with Richard Branson and get the latest updates about his career and more on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Career
In the early 70s, Richard Branson launched his first major record store in London and went on to establish his own record label known as Virgin Records. Virgin Records embarked on an ambitious campaign to sign famous acts at the time, including multi-instrumentalist Mike Oldfield as well as popular brands like UB40 and the Rolling Stones.
Virgin Records witnessed steady growth and in 1980, it went international. From there, Richard Branson went on to diversify his investment portfolio. In 1984, he established his trans-Atlantic airline company known as Virgin Atlantic Airways. He later followed up with Virgin Expressed, Virgin America, and Virgin Nigeria.
Awards and Achievements
Interesting Facts and FAQs
- Richard Branson Is In Top 5 Of Richest People In The UK.
- As A True Philanthropist, Richard Branson Has Been Awarded By The UN.
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