Peter Greenough
Encyclopedia
Peter B. Greenough was an American
journalist
and editor
. He was the husband of opera
singer Beverly Sills
.
Greenough was born in Brookline, Massachusetts
and graduated from Harvard University
and the Columbia School of Journalism. In 1940, he was hired by The Plain Dealer (which was at the time owned by members of his family); he remained at the Plain Dealer (except for service with the United States Army Air Corps
in Africa
and Sicily
during World War II
) until 1960, working as a reporter, copy editor, business editor and finally as an associate editor.
He married Sills, his second wife, in 1956, having previously divorced from Jane Thomas. In 1960 Greenough and Sills moved to Boston, Massachusetts, where he worked as the general business editor for the Boston Herald
and later a columnist for the Boston Globe. He resigned in 1969 to dedicate himself to his family's affairs.
Greenough died in Manhattan
, New York City
on September 6, 2006 after a long illness. He was survived by Sills, their two children, three children from his first marriage, and two grandchildren.
United States
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journalist
Journalist
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and editor
Editing
Editing is the process of selecting and preparing written, visual, audible, and film media used to convey information through the processes of correction, condensation, organization, and other modifications performed with an intention of producing a correct, consistent, accurate, and complete...
. He was the husband of opera
Opera
Opera is an art form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work combining text and musical score, usually in a theatrical setting. Opera incorporates many of the elements of spoken theatre, such as acting, scenery, and costumes and sometimes includes dance...
singer Beverly Sills
Beverly Sills
Beverly Sills was an American operatic soprano whose peak career was between the 1950s and 1970s. In her prime she was the only real rival to Joan Sutherland as the leading bel canto stylist...
.
Greenough was born in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States, which borders on the cities of Boston and Newton. As of the 2010 census, the population of the town was 58,732.-Etymology:...
and graduated from Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
and the Columbia School of Journalism. In 1940, he was hired by The Plain Dealer (which was at the time owned by members of his family); he remained at the Plain Dealer (except for service with the United States Army Air Corps
United States Army Air Corps
The United States Army Air Corps was a forerunner of the United States Air Force. Renamed from the Air Service on 2 July 1926, it was part of the United States Army and the predecessor of the United States Army Air Forces , established in 1941...
in Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
and Sicily
Sicily
Sicily is a region of Italy, and is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Along with the surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Autonoma Siciliana Sicily has a rich and unique culture, especially with regard to the arts, music, literature,...
during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
) until 1960, working as a reporter, copy editor, business editor and finally as an associate editor.
He married Sills, his second wife, in 1956, having previously divorced from Jane Thomas. In 1960 Greenough and Sills moved to Boston, Massachusetts, where he worked as the general business editor for the Boston Herald
Boston Herald
The Boston Herald is a daily newspaper that serves Boston, Massachusetts, United States, and its surrounding area. It was started in 1846 and is one of the oldest daily newspapers in the United States...
and later a columnist for the Boston Globe. He resigned in 1969 to dedicate himself to his family's affairs.
Greenough died in Manhattan
Manhattan
Manhattan is the oldest and the most densely populated of the five boroughs of New York City. Located primarily on the island of Manhattan at the mouth of the Hudson River, the boundaries of the borough are identical to those of New York County, an original county of the state of New York...
, New York City
New York City
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on September 6, 2006 after a long illness. He was survived by Sills, their two children, three children from his first marriage, and two grandchildren.