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| William S. Burroughs | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 5, 1914 St. Louis, Missouri |
| Died | August 2, 1997 (83) Lawrence, Kansas |
| Pen name | William Lee |
| Occupation(s) | Author |
William Seward Burroughs II (a.k.a. William Lee, a.k.a. Bull Lee; February 5, 1914 - August 2, 1997) was an American writer, poet, and spoken word performer, known as one of the prime influences on the development of the Beat Generation.