William S. Burroughs
(1914-1997)
American novelist, short story writer, essayist, painter, and spoken word performer (1914–1997) – William S. Burroughs was born in St. Louis (Independent city in Missouri, United States) on February 5th, 1914 and died in Lawrence (City in and county seat of Douglas County, Kansas, United States) on August 2nd, 1997 at the age of 83. Today William S. Burroughs would be 110 years old.
Age
how old was William S. Burroughs when he died?
83
William S. Burroughs died in 1997 at the age of 83.
Biographical data
| Birthday | February 5th, 1914 (Thursday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | St. Louis Independent city in Missouri, United States |
| Death Date | August 2nd, 1997 (Saturday) |
| Death place | Lawrence City in and county seat of Douglas County, Kansas, United States |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger 兎 |
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Birthday
When was William S. Burroughs born?
William S. Burroughs was born on February 5th, 1914.
Death
When did William S. Burroughs die?
William S. Burroughs died on August 2nd, 1997 at the age of 83 in Lawrence (City in and county seat of Douglas County, Kansas, United States). Today William S. Burroughs would be 110 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was William S. Burroughs born?
St. Louis (Independent city in Missouri, United States).
Death place
Where did William S. Burroughs die?
Lawrence (City in and county seat of Douglas County, Kansas, United States).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of William S. Burroughs?
William S. Burroughs was born in the zodiac sign Aquarius (The Water-Bearer).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does William S. Burroughs have?
William S. Burroughs was born in 1914 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Tiger.
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