Real-life person Character name
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William S. Burroughs Jr. Ray Lee
Julie Burroughs Dodie Lee
Lucien Carr Damion
Neal Cassady Dean Moriarty
Who was Billy Burrows?
William S. Burroughs Jr.
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What is William Burroughs known for?
William S. Burroughs
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Notable works
What did William Burroughs invent in 1888?
Calculating Machine
Why did William Burroughs invent the adding machine?
He worked with hardened tools, sharpened to fine points, and when he struck a center or drew a line, it was done under a microscope. So, he invented a "calculating machine" (first patent filed in 1885) designed to ease the monotony of clerical work.
Who created the adding machine?
Blaise Pascal
What did William Burroughs die of?
Heart attack
What happened to William Burroughs daughter?
Death. On September 6th, 1951, Burroughs shot Vollmer in the head, allegedly while trying to shoot a glass he had asked her to balance on her head during a drunken William Tell act. Vollmer died several hours after being shot in the head, at the age of 28.
When did Burroughs die?
August 2, 1997
Why did William Burroughs shot his wife?
Having, according to him, accidently aimed low, his bullet struck Vollmer's head, killing her. Burroughs himself mythologized the event, claiming it was the genesis of his becoming a writer, while distancing himself from it, as well, seeing it evidence of an “invader,” or “Ugly Spirit” inside him.