About Peter Du Sautoy
Lived 1912 – 1995 (aged 83). Peter Du Sautoy was a publisher.
Peter Francis du Sautoy (1912–1995) was a British publisher and editor who was the chairman of Faber and Faber.
Early life Du Sautoy was born to a notable family in 1912. His father served as a colonel in the Army and received the Order of the British Empire for his services. du Sautoy, Peter (1964). Problems of Communication in Extension and Community Development Campaigns
Personal life He married Molly Floud, the twin sister of Peter Floud (who married the advocate of comprehensive education Jean MacDonald) and who was the sister of Bernard Floud, the Labour MP from 1964 to 1967 for Acton, who was accused of working for the KGB, and had killed himself aged 52, only days after he was interviewed by MI5 for links to the KGB. His grandchildren include Marcus du Sautoy.
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Who was Peter Du Sautoy?
publisher (1912–1995)
When was Peter Du Sautoy born?
Peter Du Sautoy was born on 17 January 1912 in Worcestershire.
When did Peter Du Sautoy die?
Peter Du Sautoy died on 17 January 1995 in Aldeburgh.
What was Peter Du Sautoy's occupation?
Peter Du Sautoy was a publisher.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Du Sautoy. https://biography.guide/peter-du-sautoy/
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