About Philippe Amaury
Lived 1940 – 2006 (aged 66). Philippe Amaury was a French journalist, publisher and businessperson.
Philippe Amaury (; 6 March 1940 – 23 May 2006) was a French media tycoon, and the son of publisher Émilien Amaury.
Éditions Philippe Amaury (EPA), the company he founded, publishes Le Parisien, a local newspaper in Paris, as well as the national journal Aujourd'hui. In partnership with SNC L'Equipe, the group publishes the sports journals L'Équipe, L'Équipe Magazine, France Football and Vélo Magazine. EPA owns the television channel L'Equipe TV.
Amaury Sport Organisation is one of the biggest sports promoters in France, organising events such as the Tour de France, the Dakar Rally and the Paris Marathon.
He died of cancer in 2006 at the age of 66.
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Who was Philippe Amaury?
French entrepreneur (1940–2006)
When was Philippe Amaury born?
Philippe Amaury was born on 6 March 1940 in Verneuil-en-Halatte.
When did Philippe Amaury die?
Philippe Amaury died on 23 May 2006 in Neuilly-sur-Seine.
What was Philippe Amaury's occupation?
Philippe Amaury was a journalist, publisher and businessperson.
What nationality was Philippe Amaury?
Philippe Amaury was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Philippe Amaury. https://biography.guide/philippe-amaury/
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