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 Raymond Shirecliffe Stephenson

First Name William
Last Name Stephenson
Born on August 27, 1898
Died on January 1, 1977 (aged 78)
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William Charles Gibson

First Name William
Last Name Gibson
Born on November 7, 1857 (age 168)
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William Arthur Russwürm Blennerhassett

First Name William
Last Name Blennerhassett
Born on January 1, 1863
Died on January 1, 1930 (aged 67)
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William Borthwick, 3rd of Soltray and Johnstonburn

First Name William
Last Name Johnstonburn
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William Crichton, 3rd Lord Crichton

First Name William
Last Name Crichton
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William Borthwick, 1st of Soltray

First Name William
Last Name Soltray
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William Cairns

First Name William
Last Name Cairns
Died on January 1, 1775
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William Kennedy

First Name William
Last Name Kennedy
Born on November 30, 1823
Died on March 5, 1868 (aged 44)
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William Shirley

First Name William
Last Name Shirley
Born on August 23, 1856
Died on March 1, 1949 (aged 92)
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William Robert Vaughton Warren

First Name William
Last Name Warren
Born on February 23, 1889 (age 137)
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