Vincent Gaddis

About

American author principally recognized for coining the term "Bermuda Triangle," which he first used in an article for the pulp magazine Argosy, in 1964. His popular works were characterized by their curious and eccentric subject matter, such as paranormal phenomena and mystical occurrences. 

Before Fame

He began his career as a newspaper reporter, although he quickly moved into the writing field as an editor for a local radio station in Indiana. He went on to write for a local newspaper, prior to becoming a public relations writer for several high-profile brands, including Mercedes Benz.

Trivia

One of his most popular works, Mysterious Fires and Lights, claims to provide factual explanation behind supernatural phenomena such as spontaneous human combustion, intelligent fireballs, and flying saucers. Over the course of his career, he penned more than a half dozen different written works.

Family Life

He is the son of Tilden H. and Alice M. Gaddis. In July of 1947, he married his wife Margaret Paine Rea. 

Associated With

He was one of many distinguished authors to write for the prestigious pulp magazine Argosy. Other notable contributors included Horatio Alger Jr., Edward S. Ellis, and Upton Sinclair.