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 Robert Charles Williams-Wynne

First Name William
Last Name Williams-Wynne
Born on November 30, 1946 (age 79)
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William Henry Stopford Heron-Maxwell of Teviot Bank

First Name William
Last Name Bank
Born on July 1, 1852
Died on May 23, 1927 (aged 74)
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William de Warenne, 5th Earl of Surrey

First Name William
Last Name Surrey
Born on January 1, 1166
Died on May 27, 1240 (aged 74)

William de Warenne, 5th Earl of Surrey was the son of Hamelin de Warenne and Isabel, daughter of William de Warenne, 3rd Earl of Surrey. His father Hamelin granted him the manor of Appleby, North Lincolnshire.

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William Shaw

First Name William
Last Name Shaw
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William Chetwynd

First Name William
Last Name Chetwynd
Died on January 1, 1651
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William Cuningham

First Name William
Last Name Cuningham
Born on April 4, 1787
Died on August 11, 1838 (aged 51)
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William Widdrington, 3rd Baron Widdrington

First Name William
Last Name Widdrington
Born on January 26, 1656
Died on February 10, 1695 (aged 39)
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William Thomas Waller

First Name William
Last Name Waller
Born on January 29, 1811 (age 215)
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William Chetwynd-Stapylton

First Name William
Last Name Chetwynd-Stapylton
Born on May 15, 1825
Died on March 4, 1919 (aged 93)
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William Digby

First Name William
Last Name Digby
Born on July 24, 1844
Died on November 18, 1898 (aged 54)
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