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Mark Birley (Marcus Oswald Hornby Lecky Birley) was born on 29 May, 1930, is a British entrepreneur (1930–2007). Discover Mark Birley's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?

Popular As Marcus Oswald Hornby Lecky Birley
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Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 29 May 1930
Birthday 29 May
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Date of death 24 August, 2007
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Mark Birley Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Mark Birley's Wife?

His wife is Lady Annabel Vane-Tempest-Stewart (m. 1954-1975)

Family
Parents Sir Oswald Birley Rhoda Vava Mary Lecky Pike
Wife Lady Annabel Vane-Tempest-Stewart (m. 1954-1975)
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Children Rupert Birley Robin Birley India Jane Birley

Mark Birley Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mark Birley worth at the age of 77 years old? Mark Birley’s income source is mostly from being a successful Entrepreneur. He is from . We have estimated Mark Birley's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Entrepreneur

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Timeline

1880

Mark Birley was the son of Sir Oswald Birley (1880–1952), the royal and society portrait painter, and the artist and gardener Rhoda Vava Mary Lecky Pike.

1922

His sister, Maxime de la Falaise (1922–2009), became a noted fashion model of the 1950s; Maxime's daughter, Loulou De La Falaise (1948–2011), was a muse to the fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent.

He was educated at Eton where he excelled at drawing.

After doing his National Service he went up to University College, Oxford, to read Philosophy, Politics and Economics but he left after failing his first year exams.

He then started working as a copywriter for J. Walter Thompson.

1926

As a child Birley's son Robin was mauled and badly scarred for life by a tiger at the private zoo of family friend John Aspinall (1926–2000).

1930

Marcus Oswald Hornby Lecky Birley (29 May 1930 – 24 August 2007), known as Mark Birley, was a British entrepreneur known for his investments in the hospitality industry.

1933

Annabel Birley became the mistress of Birley's former friend Sir James Goldsmith (1933–1997), and gave birth to two of Goldsmith's children while she was still married to, but separated from, Birley.

1954

On 10 March 1954, he married Lady Annabel Vane-Tempest-Stewart (born 1934), daughter of the 8th Marquess of Londonderry (1902–1955).

1963

In 1963, Birley founded Annabel's at Berkeley Square in the Mayfair district in central London.

The club was named for his wife, the former Lady Annabel Vane-Tempest-Stewart, and it was the first of its kind: a member-only nightclub that catered to an exclusive clientele, including the Prince of Wales.

1972

In 1972, Birley opened Mark's Club and continued to expand his portfolio in the restaurant, nightclub and hotel business.

He became the owner of the Annabel's Group, which includes Mark Birley Holdings Limited.

1975

The Birleys divorced in 1975.

Mark and Annabel had three children:

1979

In 1979 Birley opened Harry's Bar on South Audley Street in Mayfair.

It became noted for its Italian cuisine.

1986

In 1986, Birley's other son, Rupert, disappeared in Togo and was never found.

He is assumed to be deceased.

In his last years, Birley himself was disabled and needed to use a wheelchair.

For a time, he turned over the reins of his businesses to his two surviving children.

1989

In 1989 Birley established the Bath & Racquets Club on Brook's Mews.

1996

He launched a men's fragrance line, Mark Birley for Men, in 1996, in collaboration with the perfumers Frédéric Malle and Pierre Bourdon.

2000

Birley also designed the former family offices of Peter Palumbo, Baron Palumbo, in the City of London into a member's club, The Walbrook Club, which opened in 2000.

2006

In 2006, however, Birley dismissed his son Robin and returned to the helm of his empire, which until his death he ran with his daughter India Jane.

Birley lived at Thurloe Lodge in South Kensington for 30 years.

2007

He died on 24 August 2007, aged 77, following a stroke.

His memorial service was held at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge.

2011

India Jane sold Thurloe Lodge in 2011 for £17 million.

2013

An auction of 500 of Birley's possessions from the house was held at Sotheby's in March 2013.

The auction realised £3.85 million.