What is mark thatcher?

Mark Thatcher, born on August 15, 1953, in Kensington, London, is a British businessman and the son of the late former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Sir Denis Thatcher. He has a twin sister, Carol Thatcher, who is a journalist and television personality.

Mark Thatcher came into public attention in 1982 when he went missing while participating in the Paris-Dakar Rally, an off-road race in the Sahara Desert. He was eventually found six days later after an extensive search. This incident garnered significant media attention.

Throughout his life, Mark Thatcher has been involved in various business ventures, some of which have been controversial. He faced scrutiny and legal issues related to allegations of wrongdoing in business dealings. One notable case involved his alleged involvement in an attempted coup in Equatorial Guinea in 2004, for which he was arrested in South Africa under charges of financing the coup attempt. He later entered a plea bargain, admitting to unknowingly helping finance the coup attempt, and was fined and given a suspended sentence.

Mark Thatcher has lived in several countries, including the United States, Switzerland, and South Africa. Despite his controversies, he continues to maintain a private life away from the public eye.