William S. Burroughs
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William Seward Burroughs II (February 5, 1914 – August 2, 1997) was an American writer, visual artist, spoken word performer and chaos magician credited as a primary figure of the Beat Generation and a major postmodern author who influenced popular culture and literature. Burroughs wrote eighteen novels and novellas, six collections of short stories and four collections of essays, and five books have been published of his interviews and correspondences. He also collaborated on projects and recordings with numerous performers and musicians and made many appearances in films. He was also briefly known by the pen name William Lee. Burroughs created and exhibited thousands of paintings and other visual artworks, including his celebrated 'Shotgun Art'.
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William Seward Burroughs II 5 February 1914 St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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2 August 1997 (aged 83) Lawrence, Kansas, USA
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| Zodiac | Aquarius |
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William Seward Burroughs III 1st child with Joan Vollmer Male b. 21 Jul 1947 d. 3 Mar 1981 · Age: 33 (at death) · 1947-1981 · American writer
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