George Barnett (historian), Date of Birth, Date of Death

George Barnett (historian)

Date of Birth: 11-Feb-1876

Date of Death: 10-Apr-1965

Profession: historian, geologist, archaeologist, anthropologist

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

George Barnett (11 February 1876 – 10 April 1965) was an Irish historian, archaeologist, botanist, geologist, folklorist and poet.
Self-taught, he acquired a vast knowledge of the Sperrin Mountains through experience, experimentation, observation, and traditional lore.
He discovered many prehistoric sites, although he is best known for his discovery of the Beaghmore stone circles, and developed the theory that they were an ancient lunar observatory.
This theory was expressed in his poem, The Beaghmore Stone Circles.