FamousPeopleFacts - William Devane
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William Devane

Date of Birth: September 5, 1939 Zodiac Sign: Virgo Biography William Devane is an accomplished American actor born on September 5, 1939, in Albany, New York. He has had a prolific career in television and film spanning several decades. Devane is best known for his…
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William Dean Howells

Date of Birth: March 1, 1837 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Date of Death: May 11, 1920 Biography William Dean Howells was an influential American author, literary critic, and playwright, often referred to as the “Dean of American Letters.” Born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, Howells became one…
FamousPeopleFacts - William De Morgan
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William De Morgan

Date of Birth: November 16, 1839 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Date of Death: January 15, 1917 Biography William Frend De Morgan was an English ceramic artist, designer, and novelist, best known for his contributions to the Arts and Crafts Movement. Born into an intellectual family, De…
FamousPeopleFacts - William Davenant
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William Davenant

Date of Birth: Baptized on March 3, 1606 Zodiac Sign: Unknown Date of Death: April 7, 1668 Biography William Davenant, also spelled D’Avenant, was an English poet, playwright, and theatre manager, born in Oxford, England. He was baptized on March 3, 1606, and became known…
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William Daniels

Date of Birth: March 31, 1927 Zodiac Sign: Aries Date of Death: *Living* Biography William David Daniels, an esteemed American actor, was born on March 31, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York. Known for his distinctive voice and commanding presence, Daniels has had a prolific career…
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William Dampier

Date of Birth: September 5, 1651 Zodiac Sign: Virgo Date of Death: March 1715 Biography William Dampier was an English explorer, navigator, and naturalist, born in East Coker, Somerset, England. He is best known for being the first person to circumnavigate the world three times…
FamousPeopleFacts - William Cullen Bryant
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William Cullen Bryant

Date of Birth: November 3, 1794 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Date of Death: June 12, 1878 Biography William Cullen Bryant was an American romantic poet, journalist, and long-time editor of the New York Evening Post. Born on November 3, 1794, in Cummington, Massachusetts, Bryant was a…
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William Cowper

Date of Birth: November 26, 1731 Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius Date of Death: April 25, 1800 Biography William Cowper was an eminent English poet and hymnodist born in the 18th century. He is often considered one of the preeminent poets of his time, whose works capture…
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William Congreve

Date of Birth: January 24, 1670 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Date of Death: January 19, 1729 Biography William Congreve was an English playwright and poet known for his sharp wit and for his influence on the comedy of manners genre. Born in Bardsey, West Yorkshire, England,…
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William Collins

Date of Birth: March 22, 1941 Zodiac Sign: Aries Biography William Collins was an esteemed American poet, born on March 22, 1941, in New York City. Often celebrated for his witty and conversational style, Collins has left an indelible mark on contemporary poetry. He earned…