Henry Lincoln
British writer (1930-2022)
Henry Lincoln (born Henry Soskin; 12 February 1930[1] – February 2022) was a British author, television presenter, scriptwriter and actor. He was born in London. He co-wrote three Doctor Who multi-part serials in the 1960s and inspired three Chronicle BBC Two documentaries on the alleged "mysteries" surrounding the French village of Rennes-le-Château.
Lincoln was known for his book series The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail, which became the inspiration for Dan Brown's 2003 best-selling novel, The Da Vinci Code.
Lincoln died in February 2022, aged 92.[2]
References
change- ↑ "Henry Lincoln". IMDb. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
- ↑ Henry Soskin
Other websites
change- "The Code War", 24 February 2006, The Scotsman
- Rennes le Chateau FAQ – Interview with Lincoln
- Behind the Da Vinci Code, 2006 History Channel video documentary primarily about Lincoln's involvement. Produced and directed by Ian Bremner
- "The Priory of Sion", 30 April 2006 segment on 60 Minutes