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Signature of William John Burns

William John Burns

American Secret Service agent (1861–1932)

† 1932-04-14 · Authors · Novelist; cross-wiki notability: present on 8 language Wikipedias
License & source
Public domain · Wikidata
Life

William John Burns was born on October 19, 1861 in Baltimore and died on April 14, 1932 in Sarasota, aged 70. Recorded occupations: U.S. Secret Service agent and novelist. Country of citizenship: United States. Positions held include Chief of the Bureau of Investigation.

At a glance
Born
October 19, 1861 · Baltimore
Died
April 14, 1932 · Sarasota
Age at death
70
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
U.S. Secret Service agent, novelist
Positions held
Chief of the Bureau of Investigation
Wikipedia editions
8 languages
Signature licence
Public domain
About this signature

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Biographical facts: Wikidata Q2579424 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about William John Burns on Wikipedia.

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