His father, Edward James Branson, worked as a barrister. Richard Charles Nicholas Branson was born on July 18, 1950, in Surrey, England. Branson is also known for his adventurous spirit and sporting achievements, including crossing oceans in a hot air balloon. His entrepreneurial projects started in the music industry and expanded into other sectors, including the space-tourism venture Virgin Galactic, making him a billionaire. Richard Branson struggled in school and dropped out at age 16 - a decision that ultimately led to the creation of Virgin Records.
