Lincoln Kirstein, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Lincoln Kirstein

American writer

Date of Birth: 04-May-1907

Place of Birth: Rochester, New York, United States

Date of Death: 05-Jan-1996

Profession: writer, businessperson, poet, author, socialite, art collector

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Lincoln Edward Kirstein (May 4, 1907 – January 5, 1996) was an American writer, impresario, art connoisseur, philanthropist, and cultural figure in New York City, noted especially as co-founder of the New York City Ballet.
He developed and sustained the company with his organizing ability and fundraising for more than four decades, serving as the company's general director from 1946 to 1989.
According to the New York Times, he was "an expert in many fields," organizing art exhibits and lecture tours in the same years.