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 III of Forcalquier

First Name William
Last Name Forcalquier
Born on November 30, 1049
Died on January 1, 1129 (aged 79)

William III was the Count of Forcalquier and Marquis of Provence from 1094. He was the second son of Count Ermengol IV of Urgell and Adelaide, heiress of Count William Bertrand of Provence.

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William Foulis

First Name William
Last Name Foulis
Born on October 4, 1848
Died on July 22, 1912 (aged 63)
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William Lancelot Rolleston

First Name William
Last Name Rolleston
Born on March 27, 1816
Died on June 4, 1890 (aged 74)
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William Hanslip Bulwer-Long

First Name William
Last Name Bulwer-Long
Born on January 1, 1937
Died on February 25, 1996 (aged 59)
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William Evelyn Hinton Joll

First Name William
Last Name Joll
Born on January 1, 1953 (age 73)
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William George Coventry

First Name William
Last Name Coventry
Born on September 5, 1826
Died on February 16, 1874 (aged 47)
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William Shuttleworth

First Name William
Last Name Shuttleworth
Born on May 22, 1915
Died on January 1, 1994 (aged 78)
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William Maitland

First Name William
Last Name Maitland
Born on July 22, 1847
Died on May 8, 1919 (aged 71)

William James Maitland was a British civil servant in India and a Scottish first-class cricketer.

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William Carey

First Name William
Last Name Carey
Died on June 22, 1528

William Carey was a courtier and favourite of King Henry VIII of England. He served the king as a Gentleman of the Privy chamber, and Esquire of the Body to the King. His wife, Mary Boleyn, is known to history as a mistress of King Henry VIII and the sister of Henry's second wife, Anne Boleyn.

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William Robert Ward

First Name William
Last Name Ward
Born on October 14, 1806
Died on April 1, 1879 (aged 72)
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