William Shockley
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William Shockley

Date of Birth: February 13, 1910 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Date of Death: August 12, 1989 Biography William Bradford Shockley was an American physicist and inventor, best known for his work in the development of the transistor, for which he shared the 1956 Nobel Prize in…
William Shenstone
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William Shenstone

Date of Birth: November 18, 1714 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Date of Death: February 11, 1763 Biography William Shenstone was an 18th-century English poet known for his pastoral poetry and for his elaborate garden at The Leasowes. Born in Halesowen, then part of Shropshire, Shenstone attended…
William Shawcross
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William Shawcross

Date of Birth: May 28, 1946 Zodiac Sign: Gemini Biography William Shawcross is a distinguished British writer and commentator, known for his extensive work on contemporary history and biography. Born into a prominent family, Shawcross was the son of Hartley Shawcross, the chief British prosecutor…
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William Shatner

Date of Birth: March 22, 1931 Zodiac Sign: Aries Biography William Shatner is a Canadian actor, author, producer, and director who is best known for his iconic role as Captain James T. Kirk in the “Star Trek” franchise. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Shatner began his…
William Shakespeare
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William Shakespeare

Date of Birth: April 23, 1564 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Date of Death: April 23, 1616 Biography William Shakespeare, often hailed as the greatest playwright in the English language, was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. His exact birthdate is not recorded, but he was baptized on April…
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William Scranton

Date of Birth: July 19, 1917 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Date of Death: July 28, 2013 Biography William Warren Scranton was an influential American politician and diplomat, best known for serving as the 38th Governor of Pennsylvania from 1963 to 1967. Born into a prominent family,…
William Scott
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William Scott

Date of Birth: February 15, 1913 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Date of Death: December 28, 1989 Biography William Scott was a renowned British artist, known for his contributions to the modernist movement. Born in Scotland, Scott’s work primarily focused on abstract and still life paintings. He…
William Sanderson
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William Sanderson

Date of Birth: January 10, 1944 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Date of Death: *Currently alive* Biography William Sanderson is an American actor best known for his roles in television series such as “Newhart,” “Deadwood,” and “Blade Runner.” Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Sanderson has had a prolific…
William Samuel Johnson
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William Samuel Johnson

Date of Birth: October 7, 1727 Zodiac Sign: Libra Date of Death: November 14, 1819 Biography William Samuel Johnson was an influential American politician, jurist, and educator who played a significant role in the formation of the United States. Born in Stratford, Connecticut, Johnson was…
William Safire
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William Safire

Date of Birth: December 17, 1929 Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius Date of Death: September 27, 2009 Biography William Safire was an American author, journalist, and presidential speechwriter known for his long-running column in The New York Times. Born in New York City, Safire began his career…