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 Warren

First Name William
Last Name Warren
Born on April 30, 1805
Died on January 1, 1885 (aged 79)
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William Wedderburn

First Name William
Last Name Wedderburn
Born on March 25, 1838
Died on January 25, 1918 (aged 79)

Sir William Wedderburn, 4th Baronet, JP DL was a Scottish civil servant and politician who was a Liberal Party member of Parliament (MP). Wedderburn was one of the founding members of the Indian National Congress. He was also the president of Congress in 1889 and 1910, Allahabad session

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William Latimer, 2nd Lord Latimer

First Name William
Last Name Latimer
Born on November 30, 1275
Died on February 27, 1327 (aged 51)
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William Backhouse

First Name William
Last Name Backhouse
Born on May 29, 1942 (age 84)
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William Knollys, 8th Earl of Banbury

First Name William
Last Name Banbury
Born on March 2, 1763
Died on November 30, 1833 (aged 70)
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William Paulet, 4th Marquess of Winchester

First Name William
Last Name Winchester
Born on November 30, 1599
Died on February 4, 1629 (aged 29)

William Paulet, 4th Marquess of Winchester was an English nobleman, the son of William Paulet, 3rd Marquess of Winchester and Anne or Agnes Howard. He was styled Lord St. John from 1576 to 1598. He was summoned to Parliament on 16 January 1581 in his father's barony as Lord St. John. On 24 November 1598, he succeeded his father as 4th Marquess of Winchester. Paulet experienced great financial difficulties arising from his magnificent style of living and his lavish entertainment of Elizabeth I at Basing House.

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William I, Count of Boulogne

First Name William
Last Name Boulogne
Died on September 30, 1159

William I was the count of Boulogne and earl of Surrey jure uxoris from 1153 until his death. He was the second son of King Stephen of England, and Countess Matilda I of Boulogne.

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William Malet

First Name William
Last Name Malet
Born on November 30, 1802
Died on November 30, 1884 (aged 82)
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William Austin Cook

First Name William
Last Name Cook
Died on August 8, 1921
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William Pym

First Name William
Last Name Pym
Born on January 1, 1680
Died on May 1, 1729 (aged 49)
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