About William Shakespeare
Lived 1869 – 1950 (aged 80). William Shakespeare was an American inventor and politician, known for Fishing reel.
William Shakespeare Jr. (September 21, 1869 – June 25, 1950) was an American inventor.
Shakespeare was born to William Shakespeare, Sr. and Lydia A. Markley in Kalamazoo, Michigan, in 1869. Shakespeare also founded and was one of the key people of Shakespeare Fishing Tackle, which he founded in 1897, as a fisherman aiming to improve the fishing-reel mechanism.
He was a traveling salesman of patent medicines.
In addition to numerous fishing-tackle innovations, Shakespeare also received patents for camera equipment and a carburetor.
Shakespeare also served as the mayor of Kalamazoo from 1933-1935.
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Who was William Shakespeare?
American inventor and politician (1869-1950)
When was William Shakespeare born?
William Shakespeare was born on 21 September 1869 in Kalamazoo.
When did William Shakespeare die?
William Shakespeare died on 25 June 1950 in Melbourne.
What was William Shakespeare's occupation?
William Shakespeare was an inventor and politician.
What was William Shakespeare known for?
William Shakespeare was known for Fishing reel.
What nationality was William Shakespeare?
William Shakespeare was American.
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· Wikipedia: William Shakespeare
· DBpedia: William Shakespeare (inventor)
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