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| <b>Sir Richard Branson</b>, (born ], ]) is a famed ] ], is best known for his widely successful ] brand, a banner that encompasses a variety of business organizations. Current ventures include the ] ] (a major competitor to ] in prestige), the chain of ] retail shops, and Virgin financial services. Also part of the empire is ] | <b>Sir Richard Branson</b>, (born ], ]) is a famed ] ], is best known for his widely successful ] brand, a banner that encompasses a variety of business organizations. Current ventures include the ] ] (a major competitor to ] in prestige), the chain of ] retail shops, and Virgin financial services. Also part of the empire is ] | ||
| Branson first achieved notoriety with ], a ] that introduced bands like the ] and ] to the world music scene. Branson was knighted by the ] for his business prowess and exuberance for the spirit of the ]. Known for his wacky exploits used to promote his businesses, Branson is keen on playful antagonisms, exemplified by his "Mine is bigger than yours" decals on the new ] ] used by his airline. He has also made several unsuccessful attempts to fly in a ] around the world. | Branson first achieved notoriety with ], a ] that started out with multi-instrumentalist ] and introduced bands like the ] and ] to the world music scene. Branson was knighted by the ] for his business prowess and exuberance for the spirit of the ]. Known for his wacky exploits used to promote his businesses, Branson is keen on playful antagonisms, exemplified by his "Mine is bigger than yours" decals on the new ] ] used by his airline. He has also made several unsuccessful attempts to fly in a ] around the world. | ||
| Branson has guest starred, playing himself, on several television shows, including '']'', '']'' and '']''. | Branson has guest starred, playing himself, on several television shows, including '']'', '']'' and '']''. | ||
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Sir Richard Branson, (born July 18, 1950) is a famed British entrepreneur, is best known for his widely successful Virgin brand, a banner that encompasses a variety of business organizations. Current ventures include the Virgin Atlantic airline (a major competitor to British Airways in prestige), the chain of Virgin Megastores retail shops, and Virgin financial services. Also part of the empire is Virgin Trains
Branson first achieved notoriety with Virgin Records, a record label that started out with multi-instrumentalist Mike Oldfield and introduced bands like the Sex Pistols and Culture Club to the world music scene. Branson was knighted by the Queen for his business prowess and exuberance for the spirit of the United Kingdom. Known for his wacky exploits used to promote his businesses, Branson is keen on playful antagonisms, exemplified by his "Mine is bigger than yours" decals on the new Airbus A340-600 jets used by his airline. He has also made several unsuccessful attempts to fly in a hot air balloon around the world.
Branson has guest starred, playing himself, on several television shows, including Friends, Baywatch and Only Fools and Horses.
Branson appears in the 2002 List of "100 Greatest Britons" (sponsored by the BBC and voted for by the public), alongside others ranging from Winston Churchill and Isaac Newton to David Beckham and Aleister Crowley.