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 Anthony Traill

First Name William
Last Name Traill
Born on April 22, 1927 (age 99)
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William Augustus

First Name William
Last Name Augustus
Born on March 15, 1564
Died on March 30, 1642 (aged 78)
Born in Germany, Hamburg

Duke William Augustus of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Harburg was Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Harburg.

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William Fleetwood

First Name William
Last Name Fleetwood
Died on January 1, 1616
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William Augustus Neave

First Name William
Last Name Neave
Born on February 5, 1802
Died on October 3, 1844 (aged 42)
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William Law Riddell

First Name William
Last Name Riddell
Born on October 16, 1843
Died on January 1, 1911 (aged 67)
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William Barton

First Name William
Last Name Barton
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William Conolly-Carew

First Name William
Last Name Conolly-Carew
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William Parsons

First Name William
Last Name Parsons
Died on January 1, 1780
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William III, Count of Ponthieu

First Name William
Last Name Ponthieu
Born on January 1, 1095
Died on June 20, 1171 (aged 76)

William III of Ponthieu also called William Talvas. He was seigneur de Montgomery in Normandy and Count of Ponthieu.

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William Baille Skene, 7th of Pitlour and 11th of Hallyards

First Name William
Last Name Hallyards
Born on April 24, 1838
Died on June 10, 1911 (aged 73)

William Baillie Skene was a British academic and political agent.

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