About Lincoln Barnett
Lived 1909 – 1979 (aged 69–70). Lincoln Barnett was an American journalist, editor and writer.
Lincoln Kinnear Barnett (1909–1979) was an editor and author, most notably at Life magazine for many years.
Lincoln Barnett wrote a number of books, including The Universe and Doctor Einstein, The World We Live In, and The Treasure of Our Tongue.
The Universe and Doctor Einstein is a layman's introduction to the theory of relativity. It includes a foreword by Albert Einstein, and has been reprinted several times. His work popularizing science subjects included consulting work on the film Journey to the Center of the Earth.
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Who was Lincoln Barnett?
Editor and author
When was Lincoln Barnett born?
Lincoln Barnett was born in 1909 in New York City.
When did Lincoln Barnett die?
Lincoln Barnett died in 1979 in Plattsburgh.
What was Lincoln Barnett's occupation?
Lincoln Barnett was a journalist, editor and writer.
What nationality was Lincoln Barnett?
Lincoln Barnett was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lincoln Barnett. https://biography.guide/lincoln-barnett-journalist/
MLA: "Lincoln Barnett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lincoln-barnett-journalist/.
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