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| <b>Sir Richard Branson</b>, 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. | <b>Sir Richard Branson</b>, 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. | ||
| 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. | 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. | ||
| Branson appears in the ] List of "100 Great Britons" (sponsored by the ] and voted for by the public), alongside such other greats as ], ] and ]. The ''BBC History Magazine'' calls it: "A triumph of self-publicity over substance". | Branson appears in the ] List of "100 Great Britons" (sponsored by the ] and voted for by the public), alongside such other greats as ], ] and ]. The ''BBC History Magazine'' calls it: "A triumph of self-publicity over substance". | ||
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Sir Richard Branson, 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.
Branson first achieved notoriety with Virgin Records, a record label that 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.
Branson appears in the 2002 List of "100 Great Britons" (sponsored by the BBC and voted for by the public), alongside such other greats as David Beckham, Aleister Crowley and Johnny Rotten. The BBC History Magazine calls it: "A triumph of self-publicity over substance".
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