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 Westropp

First Name William
Last Name Westropp
Died on January 1, 1603
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William Brereton

First Name William
Last Name Brereton
Born on January 1, 1752
Died on November 3, 1830 (aged 78)
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William Baillie-Hamilton

First Name William
Last Name Baillie-Hamilton
Died on October 1, 1881

William Alexander Baillie-Hamilton was a Scottish naval commander who served on the Arctic Council when it was searching for Sir John Franklin.

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William Brereton

First Name William
Last Name Brereton
Born on May 16, 1723
Died on January 13, 1813 (aged 89)
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William Robert Freeman

First Name William
Last Name Freeman
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William Warren Hastings Greene

First Name William
Last Name Greene
Born on March 31, 1825
Died on January 28, 1890 (aged 64)
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William Denny

First Name William
Last Name Denny
Born on October 29, 1811
Died on January 27, 1871 (aged 59)
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William Pym

First Name William
Last Name Pym
Born on September 30, 1645
Died on October 21, 1716 (aged 71)
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William De Morgan

First Name William
Last Name Morgan
Died on January 15, 1917

William Frend De Morgan was an English potter, tile designer and novelist. A lifelong friend of William Morris, he designed tiles, stained glass and furniture for Morris & Co. from 1863 to 1872. His tiles are often based on medieval designs or Islamic patterns, and he experimented with innovative glazes and firing techniques. Galleons and fish were popular motifs, as were "fantastical" birds and other animals. Many of De Morgan's tile designs were planned to create intricate patterns when several tiles were laid together.

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William Pym

First Name William
Last Name Pym
Born on November 15, 1723
Died on July 9, 1788 (aged 64)
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