Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson (born 18 July 1950) is an English business magnate who co-founded the Virgin Group in 1970, and, as of 2016, controlled five companies.

Richard Branson (born July 18, 1950, Shamley Green, Surrey, England) is a British entrepreneur and adventurer, head of Virgin Group Ltd., known for his publicity stunts and also for setting records in …

2 days ago · The son of a barrister and flight attendant, Branson got his start with a mail-order record business some 50 years ago.

Nov 26, 2025 · Richard Branson, seen here at an air show in 2012, is a self-made billionaire who has a large conglomerate of businesses under the Virgin brand.

Richard Branson founded Virgin, one of the world’s most admired brands, in 1970. Since then, it has expanded into many diverse sectors from travel to telecommunications, health to banking, and music …

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Jul 11, 2025 · CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of the founder of Virgin Group, Ltd., Richard Branson.

Dec 23, 2025 · The founder of Virgin, Sir Richard Branson, has revealed his wife's cause of death in an emotional statement on Instagram

Mar 6, 2025 · Richard Branson, born on July 18, 1950, in Surrey, England, is a renowned British entrepreneur best known for founding the Virgin Group, which includes a diverse range of …

Dec 17, 2025 · richard branson rose from a London childhood to become a boundary-pushing entrepreneur whose brand spans music, aviation, rail, telecoms, health, media, and space. Born Sir …