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Biography of Richard BransonName: Richard BransonBirth Date: July 18, 1950 Death Date: N/A Place of Birth: Surrey, England Nationality: British Gender: Male Occupations: entrepreneur Richard Branson Charismatic entrepreneur Richard Branson (born 1950) became well known when his daredevil business tactics were upstaged by his death defying antics as a sportsman.Founder and mastermind of the Virgin business enterprise, Richard Branson hewed a reputation as one of the most popular personalities in all of England. The charismatic Branson attracted crowds and media attention everywhere, not only in the course of his business exploits but also for his adventurous lifestyle. At the height of his popularity, Branson's name was touted for prime minister, and even monarch, of his native Britain. Tongue-and-cheek aside, Branson's financial escapades were serious business, and his adventurous personal nature projected an aura that seemed larger than life.Richard Branson was born on July 18, 1950 into a middle class family in the English county of Surrey. Branson was the oldest of three siblings. His father, Edward (Ted) Branson was an attorney, in the tradition of the Branson …showed first 150 words…
…showed last 150 words…imported foliage to intersperse with the indigenous neckerberry bushes that give the island its name. He rents the island for as much as ,500 per night. His guests include many of the most prominent personalities in the world: the late Diana, Princess of Wales, director Steven Spielberg, actor Mel Gibson, and movie and television maven Oprah Winfrey.A media phenomenon, Branson remains unaffected and dresses casually, in comfortable clothes. He was married to Kristen Tomassi in 1972; they divorced in 1976. In 1989, Branson wed Joan Templeman of Glasgow. He arrived at the wedding ceremony hanging from a helicopter. The couple has two children, Holly and Sam. Branson published his autobiography, Losing My Virginity, in 1998. Associated Organizations Further Reading BusinessWeek, January 11, 1999, p. 50(1).Forbes February 24, 1997, p. S94(7).Management Today, April 1998, p. 38(5).People, November 2, 1998 p. 141.Playboy, February 1995, p. 114(5).Sports Illustrated, February 12, 1999, p. 186.Sunday Telegraph (London, England), February 25, 2001, p. 2. The Daily Mail, April 23, 2001, p. 19. Time, June 24, 1996, p. 50(4). |