Richard Branson is a well-known British business magnate who is the founder of Virgin Group and has wanted to be an entrepreneur from a very young age. He is also a philanthropist and investor. He began his career at 16 yrs old and later went on to create Virgin Mega Stores. He appeared in the 100 Greatest Britons by BBC 2002. He is one of the wealthiest men in the United Kingdom, as well as one of the most powerful people in the world.

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Early Life

Richard Branson was born on July 18, 1950, in London, England. He is currently 73 years old (as of 2023). His father’s name is Edward James Branson he was a former Barrister his mother’s name is Eve Branson she is a Ballet dancer and air hostess. He has two younger sisters named Lindy Branson and Venessa Branson.

Education

In terms of his Education, Richard went on to attend Scaitcliffe School. Similarly, he attended Cliffview House School in Sussex for a short time. Even to Stowe School in Buckinghamshire until the age of 16. He has poor academic performance due to his dyslexia. On his last day of school, headmaster Robert Brazon told him that he would either be in prison or become a millionaire.

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Relationship Status

Bramson has had two marriages to date. His first marriage was in 1972 with Kristen Tomassi and later divorced in 1979. Similarly, he married Joan Templeman later in life. The couple is blessed with two children named Holly Branson and San Branson. The couple is enjoying a happy marriage and living a luxurious lifestyle with their children.

Body Measurements

The multi-billionaire stands at 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs around 89 KG. Furthermore, he has a beautiful pair of blue eyes and white hair.

How Much Is Richard Branson’s Net Worth?

Richard Branson has an estimated net worth of more than $6 billion. He has earned this massive dual by creating his own label called ‘Virgin’. He got the means successful by starting the student magazine and yesterday one of the richest Britons in the world. His company controls more than 400 companies. He was featured in the rich list by the Sunday Times in 2006. With Virgin, his fortune turned into a multi-billion dollar empire.

Richard Branson is considered one of the most popular business magnates in the world he has made several efforts with regards to philanthropy and climate change. Richard Branson became the Broadband Commission for Digital Developments Commissioner in 2010.

Full NameRichard Branson
Date of BirthJuly 18, 1950
Age73 years old (as of 2023)
Birth PlaceLondon, England
NationalityBritish
GenderMale
Sexual OrientationStraight
Profession Business Magnate, Investor, author, and philanthropist
Net Worth$6 billion
Martial StatusMrried
Married Date January 1, 1970
Wife/ SpouseJoan Templeman
Children Holly Branson, Sam Branson, Clary Sarah Branson
Father’s name Edward James Bramson
Mother’s name Eve Branson
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorWhite
Height5 feet 10 inches
Weight89 kg