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 Maynard, 1st Baron Maynard

First Name William

Last Name Maynard

Died on December 17, 1640

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William Eythe

First Name William

Last Name Eythe

Born on April 7, 1918

Died on January 26, 1957 (aged 38)

Born in United States of America, Pennsylvania

Actor

William John Eythe was an American actor of film, radio, television and stage.

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William Izon Chavasse

First Name William

Last Name Chavasse

Born on June 13, 1835

Died on September 15, 1864 (aged 29)

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William Alfred Charles Denny

First Name William

Last Name Denny

Born on April 20, 1871

Died on July 9, 1934 (aged 63)

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William Drury

First Name William

Last Name Drury

Born on October 2, 1527

Died on October 13, 1579 (aged 52)

Born in United Kingdom, England

Sir William Drury was an English statesman and soldier.

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William Prittie Hall

First Name William

Last Name Hall

Born on January 1, 1856

Died on January 1, 1940 (aged 84)

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William E. Simon

First Name William

Last Name Simon

Born on November 27, 1927

Died on June 3, 2000 (aged 72)

Born in United States of America, New Jersey

William Edward Simon was an American businessman and philanthropist who served as the 63rd United States Secretary of the Treasury. He became the Secretary of the Treasury on May 9, 1974, during the Nixon administration. After Nixon resigned, Simon was reappointed by President Ford and served until 1977 when President Carter took office. Outside of government, he was a successful businessman and philanthropist. The William E. Simon Foundation carries on this legacy. He styled himself as a strong advocate of laissez-faire capitalism. He wrote, "There is only one social system that reflects the sovereignty of the individual: the free-market, or capitalist, system".

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William Hull

First Name William

Last Name Hull

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William Coryn

First Name William

Last Name Coryn

Born on November 18, 1957 (age 68)

Born in France, Île-de-France

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William John Haughton

First Name William

Last Name Haughton

Born on September 20, 1857 (age 168)

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