About Walter Yust
Lived 1894 – 1960 (aged 65). Walter Yust was an American journalist, writer, editor and editing staff, known for Encyclopædia Britannica.
Walter M. Yust (May 16, 1894 – February 29, 1960) was an American journalist and writer. Yust was the American editor-in-chief of the Encyclopædia Britannica from 1938 to 1960.
Early life Yust was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.
Yust died in Evanston, Illinois, at the age of 65 after suffering a heart attack.
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Who was Walter Yust?
American journalist and writer (1894-1960)
When was Walter Yust born?
Walter Yust was born on 16 May 1894 in Philadelphia.
When did Walter Yust die?
Walter Yust died on 29 February 1960 in Evanston.
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Walter Yust was a journalist, writer, editor and editing staff.
What was Walter Yust known for?
Walter Yust was known for Encyclopædia Britannica.
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Walter Yust was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Yust. https://biography.guide/walter-yust/
MLA: "Walter Yust." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-yust/.
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