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Robin Denniston was born on 25 December, 1926 in London, England, UK, is an A british male writer. Discover Robin Denniston's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 85 years old?

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Occupation Publisher, author, minister
Age 85 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 25 December 1926
Birthday 25 December
Birthplace London, England, UK
Date of death 6 April, 2012
Died Place N/A
Nationality London, England

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Who Is Robin Denniston's Wife?

His wife is Anne Evans (m. 1950-1985) Rosa Beddington (m. 1987-2001)

Family
Parents Alastair Denniston Dorothy Gilliat
Wife Anne Evans (m. 1950-1985) Rosa Beddington (m. 1987-2001)
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Children 3

Robin Denniston Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Robin Denniston worth at the age of 85 years old? Robin Denniston’s income source is mostly from being a successful author. He is from London, England. We have estimated Robin Denniston's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

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1926

Robin Denniston (25 December 1926 – 6 April 2012) was a British publisher, author and minister.

He worked for Collins, Hodder and Stoughton, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, Thomson Publications and Oxford University Press.

The Guardian indicated in his obituary that Denniston had "commissioned some of the most popular novels of the 20th century", while The Telegraph credits him with reversing Oxford University Press's economic misfortunes.

He was a clergyman in the Church of England.

The son of teacher and military intelligence specialist Commander Alastair Denniston and his wife and coworker, Dorothy Mary Gilliat, Robin Denniston was born in London.

1941

He attended Westminster School from autumn 1941.

He studied classics at Christ Church, Oxford and served a stint in the Airborne Artillery.

1950

He was married twice, first to Anne Evans from 1950 to 1985.

After national service, Denniston took a position in 1950 as a trainee in Glasgow with Collins, rising to head office and becoming an editor.

1959

In 1959, he served a year as managing director of Faith Press.

1960

In 1960, he went to Hodder and Stoughton, where his positions including editorial director and managing director.

1970

In the 1970s he was an honorary curate, following which he became a stipendiary minister in Great Tew from 1987-1990.

1973

He remained with Hodder and Stoughton until 1973.

He held brief positions at Weidenfelt (1973-1975) and Thomson Publications (1975-1977) before settling at Oxford University Press as chairman of the academic division.

According to The Telegraph, Denniston was responsible for rescuing Oxford UP from the dire financial straits in which he found it, with important changes including short run printing and a shifting focus from general publishing to academic and scientific.

1979

Denniston's became first a deacon and then, in 1979, a priest in the Anglican Church.

1987

Following her death from colon cancer, he wed the prominent developmental biologist Rosa Beddington in 1987, remaining with her until her death from cancer in 2001.

He had three children, two daughters and a son, all with his first wife.

1988

By the time of his departure from Oxford UP in 1988, he was second in command.

The Guardian indicated in his obituary that Denniston had "commissioned some of the most popular novels of the 20th century".

Among other authors, Denniston is credited with working with John Le Carré through 16 bestselling novels and Erich Segal's Love Story.

1990

In 1990, he served three years as a minister in Fife Scotland.

1992

His first book, with Magnus Linklater, was 1992's Anatomy of Scotland.

1995

Thereafter, he was persuaded by its parishioners to return to Great Tew as its priest, from 1995 to 2002.

In addition to publishing, Denniston was an author.

1997

In 1997, he published Churchill's Secret War and in 1999 Trevor Huddleston: A Life.

2007

His labour of love was the book he authored describing his father's life and work, 2007's Thirty Secret Years.

2012

Denniston died on 6 April 2012 following a lengthy illness.