John Turner Sargent Sr., Date of Birth, Date of Death
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American book publisher
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About John Turner Sargent Sr.
- John Turner Sargent Sr.
- (June 26, 1924 – February 5, 2012) 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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