Who is Richard Garriott?
Richard Garriott is a renowned video game designer, entrepreneur, and space tourist. Born on July 4, 1961, in Cambridge, England, he is often known by his alter ego and in-game persona, Lord British. Garriott is best known for creating the Ultima series, a highly influential and successful series of role-playing games (RPGs) in the computer gaming industry.
In addition to his contributions to the gaming world, Richard Garriott is notable for his interest in space exploration. He became one of the first private individuals to travel to space as a "space tourist" in 2008. He flew to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft, fulfilling a lifelong dream of space travel.
Garriott's diverse interests also extend to other fields, including writing, filmmaking, and immersive theater experiences. He has been a prominent figure in the gaming industry and is considered one of the pioneers of computer RPGs.
