SIR RICHARD BRANSON ( Biography, Net Worth, Space, Travel, Wife, Friends, Age, Island, House, Company, Quotes and Books)
Age and time are not seen when a person has the passion to do something. Today people dream of going to space but Richard Bronson has done the work to fulfill it. At the age of 70, Richard Bronson has fulfilled his dream of traveling in space. In his entire life, he has done such splendid works due to which he has become famous. Having controlled more than 400 companies, Richard is a brand in his own right. Today we will tell you in detail about the founder of Virgin Group, Richard, will tell you some such things from his life that you have rarely heard.
Richard Branson Wife and Family
Richard Branson was born in London. His mother's name is Evette Huntley Branson, who was an air hostess and ballet dancer. His father was a barrister named Edward James Branson. He also has two younger sisters named Lindy Branson and Vanessa Branson. It is said that his grandfather Sir George Arthur Harbin Branson was a High Court judge and earth counselor. Richard's wife's name is Kristen Tomasi and they have 2 children.
Richard Branson Education
Branson did his early studies at Bishopsgate School. By the age of 16 he completed his studies at Stowe, an independent school in Buckinghamshire. He was not at all good in studies, due to which his school principal told Branson on his last day in school that either you will become a millionaire or you will be seen in jail for one day. Branson had the talent to do something since childhood, for which his parents always supported him.
Richard Branson Early Business Career
Although he did not show anything amazing in studies, but in 1966, Branson launched a magazine named Student. Branson first encountered the problem in January 1968, but he took over, after which his estimated earnings from that magazine were £50,000. But Branson had expected more than that, that he would make a good profit from the magazine. The same magazine later became an important component of the mail order record business, sometime later she also used this magazine to advertise the popular album, which made the magazine famous and its record-breaking sales. In the same way, while carrying forward the business of the magazine, he took out many more magazines, later he started the Virgin Group.
Launch of Virgin Group
Branson invented a company called Virgin, in which he started doing different types of business. In the initial phase, he hired new employees and took the responsibility of explaining the work to them. After some time he relocated to North Oxford, where he set up a recording studio then called Maine Studio. The studio he had rented was mainly for budding artists recording opportunities. Their debut album from that studio was released in 1973, Tubular Bells, which became Virgin Records' first release. Later many artists made music videos in that studio and gradually that music studio became famous, later Virgin Record Studio also brought Clutcher Club into the world of music and made it famous. Branson's success reached so far in 1979 that his net worth was estimated at £5 million, and a year later Virgin Records began breaking records internationally.
Richard Branson Companies
An employee who worked with him suggested the name Virgin for his company. Gradually this company became a brand and this company started many other business. Let's take a look at other Virgin Group businesses run by Branson.
1981-1987 Launch of Virgin Atlantic Average
Bren Sun launched the first airline in 1981. When one of his own flights got cancelled, he thought of getting his own chartered plane. After charter plane, he started his own airline in which tickets are provided to passengers for less money in return for travel. In 1982, the Virgin Company acquired Nightclub Heaven and acquired its name. Brenson teamed up with David Frost to bid for three ITV franchises under the name CPV, which they acquired. In the 1980s he set a new record by Singing Ship with the help of Doug Maithili and Grace McDonald as producers of Baba Black Ship. His TV series reached number 42 on the UK charts in 1982. After that, in 1984, Virgin Group of Companies formed Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Cargo, followed by a company named Virgin Holidays in 1985.
After 1992, they also took over the European short-haul airline Euro Belgian Airlines, which was later renamed Virgin Express. Virgin Rail was run throughout the city in the intercity cross country and intercity west coast which made very good profits. He had signed a 15-year contract to run that franchise.
Space travel entry and Virgin media
After becoming a billionaire, Branson's biggest dream was to travel to space, due to which he started the Virgin Galactic Company, which was a space related company, together with the space tourism company. His company also built many spaceships, from which he made his name famous all over the world. He wanted to go on a space trip with his two children. It took him more than 20 years to complete his thinking and finally, on Sunday last Sunday, he set a new record by traveling in space.
Other Companies
- Apart from all this, Brenson also created some other companies, such as Virgin Mobile Company, UK Cable TV Broadband and telephone company NTL Tellivest etc. Virgin Media also promoted and promoted other Virgin companies with fanfare.
- In 2006, Branson also created Virgin Comics and Virgin Animation, an entertainment company that worked on creating new stories and characters.
- In 2006, he also created Virgin Health Bank, which works to donate blood and reach people.
- In this way, Branson has owned more than 400 companies so far. Apart from this, they also have many hotels, hospitals and charitable institutions serving.
FAQ
Que: Who is Sir Richard Branson?
Ans: Founder of Virgin Group
