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 Middleton

First Name William
Last Name Middleton
Born on June 6, 1738
Died on July 7, 1795 (aged 57)

Sir William Middleton 5th Baronet (1738–1795), was a British soldier and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1774 to 1795.

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William Patrick Filmer-Sankey

First Name William
Last Name Filmer-Sankey
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William Gordon

First Name William
Last Name Gordon
Born on January 1, 1706
Died on September 30, 1757 (aged 51)
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William Pitt Trevelyan

First Name William
Last Name Trevelyan
Born on March 31, 1812
Died on December 22, 1905 (aged 93)
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William Augustus Wolseley

First Name William
Last Name Wolseley
Born on June 2, 1819
Died on February 13, 1859 (aged 39)
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William Menteth of Caribber

First Name William
Last Name Caribber
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William Stewart of Burray

First Name William
Last Name Burray
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William Butler

William Pierce Butler
First Name William
Last Name Butler
Born on October 6, 1982 (age 43)

William Pierce Butler is an American multi-instrumentalist and composer who is best known as a former member of the indie rock band Arcade Fire. Will plays synthesizer, bass, guitar and percussion. He is known for his spontaneity and antics during performances. He is the younger brother of Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler. In 2014, Butler received an Academy Award nomination for his work on the original score of the 2013 film Her.

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William Thomas Stewart

First Name William
Last Name Stewart
Born on November 30, 1917
Died on November 30, 1982 (aged 65)
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William Surtees

First Name William
Last Name Surtees
Born on September 6, 1750
Died on January 1, 1832 (aged 81)
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