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 II Sánchez of Gascony

First Name William
Last Name Gascony
Born on November 30, 0924
Died on January 1, 0996 (aged 71)

William II Sánchez, Duke of Gascony from circa 961 at least until 996, was the younger illegitimate son of duke Sancho IV and successor, around 961, of his childless elder brother, Duke Sancho V. He united the County of Bordeaux with the Gascony. Documents of his reign state that his grandfather came from Iberia, lending credence to "phantasmagorical" genealogies placing the origins of García II Sánchez across the Pyrenees. He died in 996 or 997 and was succeeded by his son, Bernard William.

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William Salmond

First Name William
Last Name Salmond
Born on August 25, 1840
Died on November 8, 1932 (aged 92)

Major-General Sir William Salmond, was a British Army officer.

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William Charles Chamberlain

First Name William
Last Name Chamberlain
Born on April 21, 1818
Died on February 27, 1878 (aged 59)

William Charles Chamberlain was a rear admiral in the Royal Navy.

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William de Moleyns

First Name William
Last Name Moleyns
Born on July 15, 1806 (age 219)
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William Galbraith

First Name William
Last Name Galbraith
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William Norville Johnston

First Name William
Last Name Johnston
Born on July 11, 1922 (age 103)
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William Roper

First Name William
Last Name Roper
Born on January 7, 1768
Died on July 16, 1832 (aged 64)
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William Bourke, 1st Baron Bourke of Castleconnell

First Name William
Last Name Castleconnell
Died on January 1, 1584
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William Stafford

First Name William
Last Name Stafford
Born on March 1, 1554
Died on November 16, 1612 (aged 58)
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William Stafford (1554–1612) was an English courtier and conspirator.

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William de Courcy O'Grady, The O'Grady of Kilballyowen

First Name William
Last Name Kilballyowen
Born on February 23, 1816
Died on October 31, 1873 (aged 57)
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