Henry Lincoln

Henry Lincoln (born Henry Soskin; 12 February 1930 – 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.Henry Soskin

References

Other websites
 "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

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