BOOK BLACKHEATH HOTELS

Richard Branson
- Favourite Briton.

Born in Blackheath, London
Born on 18th of July 1950

Born 1950 - English entrepreneur & businessman . Boss of Virgin


An immensley wealthy entrepreneur best known for his Virgin brand encompassing a variety of businesses. In 1986 he crossed the Atlantic Ocean in the fastest ever recorded time, in his boat ‘Virgin Atlantic Challenger II’. Subsequently he has broken world-records by crossing Oceans in a hot air balloon. He was knighted in 1999. Various autobiographies include Losing My Virginity (2005).

Links:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/3693588.stm BBC profile on Mr Branson
http://bransonblog.com/ The unofficial site

More famous Britons here

Contributors: Do you have a site related to Richard Branson?
Supply some content for this page and we will gladly add a link to your site. Email here.

8848 views since 31st January 2007

Brit Quote:
Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action. - Benjamin Disraeli
More Quotes

On this day:
Battle of Berwick - 1296, Fire Claims 19 Glasgow Firefighters - 1960
More dates from British history

click here to view all the British counties

County Pages