List of Famous people named William

Name William is among the most common names in USA, England, Brazil, Canada, France, Australia. Shortened forms: Bill, Billy, Will, Willie. Similar names: Bill, Billy, Will, Willie, Willam, Wiliam. Here are some famous Williams:

William Booth

First Name William
Last Name Booth
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William Seeds

First Name William
Last Name Seeds
Born on June 27, 1882
Died on November 2, 1973 (aged 91)
Born in Ireland

Sir William Seeds KCMG (1882–1973) was a British diplomat. He served as Ambassador to both Russia and Brazil.

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William George Eustace

First Name William
Last Name Eustace
Born on July 2, 1824
Died on February 4, 1890 (aged 65)
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Prince Willem, Prince of Orange

First Name Prince
Last Name Orange
Born on September 4, 1840
Died on June 11, 1879 (aged 38)

William, Prince of Orange, was heir apparent to the Dutch throne as the eldest son of King William III from 17 March 1849 until his death.

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William Humble Dudley Ward

First Name William
Last Name Ward
Born on February 19, 1849
Died on May 29, 1903 (aged 54)
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William Byron, 3rd Baron Byron

First Name William
Last Name Byron
Born on October 31, 1636
Died on November 13, 1695 (aged 59)

William Byron, 3rd Baron Byron was an English nobleman, peer, politician, and unskilled poet.

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William Edward Maxwell

First Name William
Last Name Maxwell
Born on August 5, 1846
Died on December 14, 1897 (aged 51)

Sir William Edward Maxwell, was a British colonial official who served as Colonial Secretary of the Straits Settlements and Governor of the Gold Coast, then a British colony.

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William Ferneyhough Moore

First Name William
Last Name Moore
Born on January 1, 1841 (age 185)
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William Minchin

First Name William
Last Name Minchin
Died on August 5, 1759
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William Fellowes, 2nd Baron de Ramsey

First Name William
Last Name Ramsey
Born on May 16, 1848
Died on May 8, 1925 (aged 76)

William Henry Fellowes, 2nd Baron de Ramsey, was a British Conservative politician.

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