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  1. Burroughs, William Burroughs, William S. Burroughs, William Seward Burroughsnoun

    United States writer noted for his works portraying the life of drug addicts (1914-1997)

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  1. william s. burroughs

    William S. Burroughs was an influential American writer and artist, best known for his experimental, non-linear style of writing in books like "Naked Lunch" and for being a key figure in the Beat Generation. He was born on February 5, 1914 and died on August 2, 1997. His writing explores themes of control, addiction, and societal critique, and his subversive style has made him a significant figure in the counterculture movement.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of William S. Burroughs in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

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    The numerical value of William S. Burroughs in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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