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'''Marcus Lecky Oswald Hornby Birley''' is an [[United Kingdom|British]] entrepreneur.
'''Marcus Lecky Oswald Hornby Birley''' (30 May, 1930-24 August 2007) was an [[United Kingdom|British]] entrepreneur.


== Career ==
== Career ==
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== Private life ==
== Private life ==
Mark Birley is the son of [[Oswald Birley|Sir Oswald Birley]]. On 10 March [[1954]] he married [[Lady Annabel Vane-Tempest-Stewart]], daughter of the [[Robin Vane-Tempest-Stewart, 8th Marquess of Londonderry|8th Marquess of Londonderry]]. They had three children Rupert, [[Robin Birley (businessman)|Robin]] and [[India Jane Birley|India Jane]]. He, nevertheless, gained a reputation as a womanizer.
Mark Birley was the son of [[Oswald Birley|Sir Oswald Birley]]. On 10 March [[1954]] he married [[Lady Annabel Vane-Tempest-Stewart]], daughter of the [[Robin Vane-Tempest-Stewart, 8th Marquess of Londonderry|8th Marquess of Londonderry]]. They had three children Rupert, [[Robin Birley (businessman)|Robin]] and [[India Jane Birley|India Jane]]. He, nevertheless, gained a reputation as a womanizer.


In [[1975]], he and his wife divorced. At the time their marriage ended, his wife already had two children [[Jemima Goldsmith|Jemima]] and [[Zac Goldsmith|Zac]] by Birley's former friend [[Sir James Goldsmith]].
In [[1975]], he and his wife divorced. At the time their marriage ended, his wife already had two children [[Jemima Goldsmith|Jemima]] and [[Zac Goldsmith|Zac]] by Birley's former friend [[Sir James Goldsmith]].


Birley is no stranger to tragedy. In [[1986]] his son Rupert disappeared in [[Togo]] and was never found. His other son [[Robin Birley (businessman)|Robin]] was mauled as a child by a tiger at the private zoo of family friend [[John Aspinall]].
Birley was no stranger to tragedy. In [[1986]] his son Rupert disappeared in [[Togo]] and was never found. His other son [[Robin Birley (businessman)|Robin]] was mauled as a child by a tiger at the private zoo of family friend [[John Aspinall]].


In recent years, Birley has been confined to a [[wheelchair]]. For a time, he turned over the reins of his businesses to his two children. In [[2006]], however, Birley dismissed his son [[Robin Birley (businessman)|Robin]] on grounds of [[misconduct]] and returned to the helm of his empire which he now runs with his daughter [[India Jane Birley|India Jane]].
In his last years, Birley was confined to a [[wheelchair]]. For a time, he turned over the reins of his businesses to his two children. In [[2006]], however, Birley dismissed his son [[Robin Birley (businessman)|Robin]] on grounds of [[misconduct]] and returned to the helm of his empire which he ran with his daughter [[India Jane Birley|India Jane]].

He died on 24 August, 2007, following a stroke.


== References ==
== References ==


*[http://www.zoominfo.com/people/birley_mark_493492868.aspx Mark Birley]
*[http://www.zoominfo.com/people/birley_mark_493492868.aspx Mark Birley]
*[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/08/27/db2701.xml&page=1 Daily Telegraph obituary]
*[http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/this_britain/article1873767.ece Annabel's: A tale of love, snobbery, revenge... and some jolly good cocktails] by Liz Hoggard, ''The Independent'', 15 October 2006
*[http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/this_britain/article1873767.ece Annabel's: A tale of love, snobbery, revenge... and some jolly good cocktails] by Liz Hoggard, ''The Independent'', 15 October 2006
*[http://www.thepeerage.com/p20305.htm#i203041 The Peerage.com] Lady Annabel Vane-Tempest-Stewart
*[http://www.thepeerage.com/p20305.htm#i203041 The Peerage.com] Lady Annabel Vane-Tempest-Stewart

Revision as of 01:26, 27 August 2007

Marcus Lecky Oswald Hornby Birley (30 May, 1930-24 August 2007) was an British entrepreneur.

Career

In 1962 Birley founded Annabel's at Berkley Square in the exclusive Mayfair district of London. The club was named for his wife and it was the first of its kind: a member-only nightclub that catered to an exclusive clientele, including Prince Charles, Prince of Wales.

In 1972 Birley opened Harry's Bar and continued to expand his portfolio in the restaurant, nightclub and hotel business. Today, he is the owner of the Annabel's Group, which includes Mark Birley Holdings Limited.

Private life

Mark Birley was the son of Sir Oswald Birley. On 10 March 1954 he married Lady Annabel Vane-Tempest-Stewart, daughter of the 8th Marquess of Londonderry. They had three children Rupert, Robin and India Jane. He, nevertheless, gained a reputation as a womanizer.

In 1975, he and his wife divorced. At the time their marriage ended, his wife already had two children Jemima and Zac by Birley's former friend Sir James Goldsmith.

Birley was no stranger to tragedy. In 1986 his son Rupert disappeared in Togo and was never found. His other son Robin was mauled as a child by a tiger at the private zoo of family friend John Aspinall.

In his last years, Birley was confined to a wheelchair. For a time, he turned over the reins of his businesses to his two children. In 2006, however, Birley dismissed his son Robin on grounds of misconduct and returned to the helm of his empire which he ran with his daughter India Jane.

He died on 24 August, 2007, following a stroke.

References


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