Peter Whiteley

Background

Peter Whiteley was born on March 24, 1928 in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom.

Education

Peter Whiteley received his education at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1951.

Career

Peter Whiteley was a publisher for many years. He subsequently worked for Sotheby's before retiring to concentrate on writing. His interest in Lord North was prompted by the discovery of some unknown letters and diaries in a family archive. As a result, he wrote the book Lord North: The Prime Minister Who Lost America (1996). This is a brief biography of the Prime Minister who led Great Britain during the American Revolution. It is considered to be a very good book on his early life and rise to power. The book focuses mostly on his time in office as it relates to America, but it short-changes the other events that took place during his time as Prime Minister (war with France, riots in London, Irish problems).

Achievements

• Peter Whiteley was known and recognized as an author and publisher. His book Lord North: The Prime Minister Who Lost America received a very positive response from readers and reviewers. J. C. D. Clark called it "the best book on N."

Works

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  • Lord North: The Prime Minister Who Lost America

    (Lord North was in many ways the most successful politicia...)

    1996

Connections

Peter Whiteley married Lady Angela Mary North on July 18, 1955. The marriage produced three children - Simon, Emma and Justin.

Wife:

Lady Angela Mary North

(May 28, 1931 - May 29, 2017)