Lincoln Kirstein
(1907-1996)
American writer
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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.
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Lincoln Edward Kirstein 4 May 1907 Rochester, New York, United States
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5 January 1996 (aged 88) Manhattan, New York, United States
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| Zodiac | Taurus |
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