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 Hay

First Name William
Last Name Hay
Born on December 3, 1761
Died on December 10, 1839 (aged 78)

William Robert Hay (1761–1839) was a British barrister, cleric and magistrate, one of the Manchester group associated with the Peterloo Massacre.

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William Thomas St. Quintin

First Name William
Last Name Quintin
Born on May 26, 1769
Died on January 18, 1805 (aged 35)
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William Robert Clerk

First Name William
Last Name Clerk
Born on August 13, 1907
Died on December 16, 1969 (aged 62)
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William Gabbett

First Name William
Last Name Gabbett
Died on January 1, 1686
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William Cockburn of Ayton

First Name William
Last Name Ayton
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William Lawrence Banks

First Name William
Last Name Banks
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William Hedley Richardson-Bunbury

First Name William
Last Name Richardson-Bunbury
Born on October 7, 1940 (age 85)
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William Annesley

First Name William
Last Name Annesley
Born on June 17, 1804
Died on April 3, 1884 (aged 79)
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William Ronald Sacheverell Sitwell

First Name William
Last Name Sitwell
Born on October 2, 1969 (age 56)
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William Robert Odell

First Name William
Last Name Odell
Born on January 1, 1809
Died on October 15, 1838 (aged 29)
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