Peter Preston
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For the Ontario politician, see Peter Preston (politician).
Peter John Preston (23 May 1938 ā 6 January 2018) was a British journalist and author. He was editor of The Guardian for twenty years, from 1975 to 1995.
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Born | Peter John Preston (1938-05-23)23 May 1938 Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire, England |
Died | 6 January 2018(2018-01-06) (aged 79) |
Education | Loughborough Grammar School |
Alma mater | St John's College, Oxford |
Occupation(s) | Journalist, author, and editor |
Title | Editor, The Guardian |
Term | 1975ā1995 |
Predecessor | Alastair Hetherington |
Successor | Alan Rusbridger |
Spouse | Jean Burrell |
Children | 4, including Ben Preston |
Relatives | Janice Turner (daughter-in-law) |
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