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	\| name = Mark Birley		\| name = Mark Birley
	\| birth_date = 29 May 1930		\| birth_date = 29 May 1930
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	\| death_date = 24 August 2007		\| death_date = 24 August 2007
	\| death_place = London, England		\| death_place = London, England
	\| occupation = Businessman~~, Club Owner~~		\| occupation = Businessman
	\| known_for = Founder of Annabel's		\| known_for = Founder of [[Annabel's]]
	}}		}}

	'''Mark Birley''' (29 May 1930 – 24 August 2007) was a prominent English businessman ~~and socialite,~~ best known for founding the ~~private members' club~~ [[Annabel's]] in London~~. His contributions to the hospitality industry, particularly in the realm of exclusive clubs, have left a lasting legacy~~.		'''Mark Birley''' (29 May 1930 – 24 August 2007) was a prominent English [[businessman]] best known for founding the exclusive [[nightclub]] [[Annabel's]] in [[London]].

	== Early Life ==		== Early Life ==
	Mark Birley was born in London, England, ~~into a family with a rich cultural and artistic heritage. His father,~~ Sir Oswald Birley, ~~was~~ a ~~renowned~~ portrait ~~painter~~, and ~~his mother,~~ Lady Rhoda Birley~~, was a socialite~~. ~~Mark~~ was educated at Eton College, ~~where he developed a keen interest in art and design~~.		Mark Birley was born in [[London]], [[England]], to Sir Oswald Birley, a celebrated [[portrait artist]], and Lady Rhoda Birley. He was educated at [[Eton College]] and later attended [[University College, Oxford]].

	== Career ==		== Career ==
	~~Mark Birley's career began in the art world, where he worked as an art dealer. However, his most significant contribution came in the hospitality industry.~~ In 1963, Birley ~~founded~~ [[Annabel's]], a private members' club ~~located~~ in ~~the basement of 44~~ Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London. ~~Named~~ after his then-wife, [[Lady Annabel ~~Goldsmith~~]]~~, the club quickly became a favorite haunt for celebrities, royalty, and the elite~~.		In 1963, Mark Birley opened [[Annabel's]], a private members' club in [[Berkeley Square]], [[Mayfair]], [[London]]. The club was named after his then-wife, [[Lady Annabel Vane-Tempest-Stewart]]. Annabel's quickly became one of the most prestigious nightclubs in London, attracting a clientele of [[celebrities]], [[royalty]], and [[aristocrats]].

	~~===~~ Annabel's ~~===~~
	[[~~Annabel's~~]] was renowned for its exclusivity, elegance, and the high-profile clientele it attracted. The club's interior was designed by Birley himself, reflecting his impeccable taste and attention to detail. Over the years, ~~Annabel's hosted numerous famous personalities, including~~ [[~~Frank Sinatra~~]], [[~~The Rolling Stones~~]]~~, and members of the British royal family~~.

	~~=== Other Ventures ===~~		Birley expanded his business ventures by opening other exclusive clubs, including [[Mark's Club]], [[Harry's Bar]], and [[George]]. His clubs were known for their luxurious interiors and impeccable service.
	~~In addition to Annabel's, Mark~~ Birley ~~established several~~ other ~~successful~~ clubs ~~and restaurants~~, including [[Harry's Bar]] ~~in London~~ and [[~~Mark's Club~~]]. ~~Each venue was characterized by a unique blend of sophistication~~ and ~~exclusivity, hallmarks of Birley's brand~~.

	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==
	Mark Birley ~~was~~ married ~~twice. His first marriage was to~~ [[Lady Annabel ~~Goldsmith~~]], ~~with whom he~~ had three children: Rupert, Robin, and India Jane. The couple divorced in 1975. Birley ~~later married Italian model~~ and ~~actress [[Alessandra Borghese]], but the marriage ended~~ in ~~divorce~~.		Mark Birley married [[Lady Annabel Vane-Tempest-Stewart]] in 1954, and they had three children: Rupert, Robin, and India Jane. The couple divorced in 1975. Birley was known for his keen sense of style and was a prominent figure in London's social scene.

	Birley was ~~known~~ for ~~his charm, wit,~~ and ~~impeccable style~~. ~~He was a prominent figure in London~~'s ~~social scene~~ and ~~maintained friendships with many influential individuals~~.		== Legacy ==
			Mark Birley's influence on the London nightlife scene was significant, and his clubs set a standard for exclusivity and elegance. Annabel's remains a symbol of high society and continues to operate as a prestigious venue.

	== ~~Legacy~~ ==		== Death ==
	Mark Birley~~'s influence~~ on ~~the hospitality industry is enduring. His clubs set a standard for luxury and exclusivity that continues to inspire similar establishments worldwide. Annabel's~~, ~~in particular~~, ~~remains a symbol~~ of ~~high society and continues to operate as one of London's most prestigious clubs~~.		Mark Birley passed away on 24 August 2007 in London, England, at the age of 77.

	== ~~Also see~~ ==		== References ==
	* [[Annabel's]]		* "Mark Birley: Founder of Annabel's," [[The Telegraph]], 25 August 2007.
	* [[~~Harry's Bar~~]]		* "Obituary: Mark Birley," [[The Guardian]], 26 August 2007.
	* [[Mark~~'s Club]]~~
	* [[Private members' club]]
	* [[~~Hospitality industry~~]]

	~~{{Authority control}}~~		== External Links ==
			* [Annabel's Official Website](https://www.annabels.co.uk)

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	[[Category:People educated at Eton College]]		[[Category:People educated at Eton College]]
	[[Category:~~Club~~ owners]]		[[Category:Alumni of University College, Oxford]]
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	[[File:~~The_king_of_clubs~~\|thumb~~\|The_king_of_clubs~~]] '''Mark Birley''' (29 May 1930 – 24 August 2007) was a prominent English ~~entrepreneur~~ and socialite, best known for founding ~~some of London's most exclusive~~ private members' ~~clubs, including~~ [[Annabel's]], ~~[[Mark's Club]], and [[Harry's Bar]]. He was a significant figure~~ in the ~~British social scene and~~ left a lasting legacy ~~in the hospitality industry~~.		[[File: The king of clubs\|thumb]] {{Infobox person
			\| name = Mark Birley
			\| birth_date = 29 May 1930
			\| birth_place = London, England
			\| death_date = 24 August 2007
			\| death_place = London, England
			\| occupation = Businessman, Club Owner
			\| known_for = Founder of Annabel's
			}}

			'''Mark Birley''' (29 May 1930 – 24 August 2007) was a prominent English businessman and socialite, best known for founding the private members' club [[Annabel's]] in London. His contributions to the hospitality industry, particularly in the realm of exclusive clubs, have left a lasting legacy.

	== Early Life ==		== Early Life ==
	Mark Birley was born in [[London]], England, to Sir [[Oswald Birley]], a ~~celebrated~~ portrait painter, and [[Rhoda Birley]], a ~~society beauty~~. He was educated at [[Eton College~~]] and later attended [[University College, Oxford]]~~, where he ~~studied [[History]]~~.		Mark Birley was born in London, England, into a family with a rich cultural and artistic heritage. His father, Sir Oswald Birley, was a renowned portrait painter, and his mother, Lady Rhoda Birley, was a socialite. Mark was educated at Eton College, where he developed a keen interest in art and design.

	== Career ==		== Career ==
	Birley's career began in the art world, where he worked as an art dealer. However, ~~he soon shifted~~ his ~~focus to~~ the hospitality industry. In 1963, he founded [[Annabel's]], a private members' club in [[Berkeley Square]], [[Mayfair]], ~~named~~ after his then-wife, [[Lady Annabel Goldsmith]]~~. The~~ club quickly became a favorite ~~among~~ celebrities, royalty, and the British ~~elite~~.		Mark Birley's career began in the art world, where he worked as an art dealer. However, his most significant contribution came in the hospitality industry. In 1963, Birley founded [[Annabel's]], a private members' club located in the basement of 44 Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London. Named after his then-wife, [[Lady Annabel Goldsmith]], the club quickly became a favorite haunt for celebrities, royalty, and the elite.

			=== Annabel's ===
			[[Annabel's]] was renowned for its exclusivity, elegance, and the high-profile clientele it attracted. The club's interior was designed by Birley himself, reflecting his impeccable taste and attention to detail. Over the years, Annabel's hosted numerous famous personalities, including [[Frank Sinatra]], [[The Rolling Stones]], and members of the British royal family.

	~~Following the success of~~ Annabel's, Birley ~~went on to establish~~ several other ~~exclusive venues:~~		=== Other Ventures ===
	* [[Mark's Club]] in 1972, ~~a private dining club in [[Mayfair]].~~		In addition to Annabel's, Mark Birley established several other successful clubs and restaurants, including [[Harry's Bar]] in London and [[Mark's Club]]. Each venue was characterized by a unique blend of sophistication and exclusivity, hallmarks of Birley's brand.
	* [[Harry's Bar]] in ~~1979, an Italian restaurant~~ and ~~bar in~~ [[~~Mayfair~~]].
	* [[George]] in 2001, ~~a private members~~' ~~club in [[Mayfair]]~~.

	== Personal Life ==		== Personal Life ==
	Mark Birley married [[Lady Annabel ~~Vane-Tempest-Stewart~~]] ~~in 1954~~, ~~and they~~ had three children: [[Rupert ~~Birley]]~~, [[Robin ~~Birley]]~~, and [[India Jane ~~Birley]]~~. The couple divorced in 1975. Birley was known for his impeccable ~~taste and~~ style~~, which~~ was ~~reflected~~ in ~~the design~~ and ~~ambiance of his clubs~~.		Mark Birley was married twice. His first marriage was to [[Lady Annabel Goldsmith]], with whom he had three children: Rupert, Robin, and India Jane. The couple divorced in 1975. Birley later married Italian model and actress [[Alessandra Borghese]], but the marriage ended in divorce.

			Birley was known for his charm, wit, and impeccable style. He was a prominent figure in London's social scene and maintained friendships with many influential individuals.

	== Legacy ==		== Legacy ==
	Mark Birley's ~~contributions to~~ the hospitality industry ~~have had a lasting impact~~. His clubs set a standard for ~~exclusivity and~~ luxury~~, influencing the design~~ and ~~operation of private members' clubs~~ worldwide. ~~After his death~~ in ~~2007~~, ~~his son [[Robin Birley]] continued his legacy by managing~~ and ~~expanding the family business~~.		Mark Birley's influence on the hospitality industry is enduring. His clubs set a standard for luxury and exclusivity that continues to inspire similar establishments worldwide. Annabel's, in particular, remains a symbol of high society and continues to operate as one of London's most prestigious clubs.

	== ~~Related Pages~~ ==		== Also see ==
	* [[Annabel's]]		* [[Annabel's]]
			* [[Harry's Bar]]
	* [[Mark's Club]]		* [[Mark's Club]]
	* [[~~Harry~~'~~s Bar~~]]		* [[Private members' club]]
	* [[~~George~~]]		* [[Hospitality industry]]
	* [[Robin Birley]]
	* [[Lady Annabel Goldsmith]]		{{Authority control}}
	* [[Mayfair]]

	~~== Categories ==~~
	[[Category:1930 births]]		[[Category:1930 births]]
	[[Category:2007 deaths]]		[[Category:2007 deaths]]
	[[Category:English businesspeople]]		[[Category:English businesspeople]]
	[[Category:People educated at Eton College]]		[[Category:People educated at Eton College]]
	[[Category:~~Alumni of University College, Oxford~~]]		[[Category:Club owners]]
	~~[[Category:Hospitality industry in the United Kingdom]]~~

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[[File:The_king_of_clubs|thumb|The_king_of_clubs]] '''Mark Birley''' (29 May 1930 – 24 August 2007) was a prominent English entrepreneur and socialite, best known for founding some of London's most exclusive private members' clubs, including [[Annabel's]], [[Mark's Club]], and [[Harry's Bar]]. He was a significant figure in the British social scene and left a lasting legacy in the hospitality industry.

== Early Life ==
Mark Birley was born in [[London]], England, to Sir [[Oswald Birley]], a celebrated portrait painter, and [[Rhoda Birley]], a society beauty. He was educated at [[Eton College]] and later attended [[University College, Oxford]], where he studied [[History]].

== Career ==
Birley's career began in the art world, where he worked as an art dealer. However, he soon shifted his focus to the hospitality industry. In 1963, he founded [[Annabel's]], a private members' club in [[Berkeley Square]], [[Mayfair]], named after his then-wife, [[Lady Annabel Goldsmith]]. The club quickly became a favorite among celebrities, royalty, and the British elite.

Following the success of Annabel's, Birley went on to establish several other exclusive venues:
* [[Mark's Club]] in 1972, a private dining club in [[Mayfair]].
* [[Harry's Bar]] in 1979, an Italian restaurant and bar in [[Mayfair]].
* [[George]] in 2001, a private members' club in [[Mayfair]].

== Personal Life ==
Mark Birley married [[Lady Annabel Vane-Tempest-Stewart]] in 1954, and they had three children: [[Rupert Birley]], [[Robin Birley]], and [[India Jane Birley]]. The couple divorced in 1975. Birley was known for his impeccable taste and style, which was reflected in the design and ambiance of his clubs.

== Legacy ==
Mark Birley's contributions to the hospitality industry have had a lasting impact. His clubs set a standard for exclusivity and luxury, influencing the design and operation of private members' clubs worldwide. After his death in 2007, his son [[Robin Birley]] continued his legacy by managing and expanding the family business.

== Related Pages ==
* [[Annabel's]]
* [[Mark's Club]]
* [[Harry's Bar]]
* [[George]]
* [[Robin Birley]]
* [[Lady Annabel Goldsmith]]
* [[Mayfair]]

== Categories ==
[[Category:1930 births]]
[[Category:2007 deaths]]
[[Category:English businesspeople]]
[[Category:People educated at Eton College]]
[[Category:Alumni of University College, Oxford]]
[[Category:Hospitality industry in the United Kingdom]]

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