John Turner Sargent, Sr.

Deceased Person

1924 – 2012

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Who was John Turner Sargent, Sr.?

John Turner Sargent, Sr. was president and CEO of the Doubleday and Company publishing house from 1963 to 1978, taking over from the previous president, Douglas Black. He led the expansion of the company from "a modest, family-controlled business to an industry giant with interests extending into broadcasting and baseball." A socialite, he was active in New York's cultural circles.

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Born
Jun 26, 1924
Died
Feb 5, 2012

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on July 23, 2013

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