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William Shawn

Biography

William Shawn

Overview

  • Born
    July 31, 1907 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Died
    December 8, 1992 · New York City, New York, USA (heart attack)
  • Birth name
    William Leonard Chon

Biography

  • William Shawn was born on July 31, 1907 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was married to Cecille Lyon. He died on December 8, 1992 in New York City, New York, USA.

Family

  • Spouse
      Cecille Lyon(September 1, 1928 - December 8, 1992) (his death, 3 children)
  • Children
      Wallace Shawn
      Mary R. Shawn
      Allen Shawn
  • Parents
      Benjamin William Chon
      Anna Bransky
  • Relatives
      Myron Edward Chon(Sibling)
      Melba Chon (Cohen)(Sibling)
      Nelson Allen Chon(Sibling)
      Harold Irwin Chon(Sibling)

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