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 Laparra

First Name William
Last Name Laparra
Born on November 25, 1873
Died on September 5, 1920 (aged 46)

William Julien Emile Edouard Laparra was a French painter of portraits and genre scenes. The composer, Raoul Laparra, was his younger brother.

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William H. Gray

First Name William
Last Name Gray
Born on August 20, 1941
Died on July 1, 2013 (aged 71)

William Herbert Gray III was an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who represented Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district from 1979 to 1991. He also served as chairman of the House Committee on the Budget from 1985 to 1989 and House Majority Whip from 1989 to 1991. He resigned from Congress in September of that year to become president and chief executive officer of the United Negro College Fund, a position he held until 2004.

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William Crowninshield Endicott

First Name William
Last Name Endicott
Born on November 19, 1826
Died on May 6, 1900 (aged 73)

William Crowninshield Endicott was an American politician and Secretary of War in the first administration of President Grover Cleveland (1885-1889).

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William Shippen

First Name William
Last Name Shippen
Born on October 1, 1712
Died on November 4, 1801 (aged 89)

William Shippen Sr. was an American physician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was also a civic and educational leader who represented Pennsylvania in the Continental Congress.

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William, Count of Mortain

First Name William,
Last Name Mortain
Born on January 1, 1100
Died on November 30, 1139 (aged 39)

William of Mortain was Count of Mortain and the 3rd Earl of Cornwall.

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William Auld

First Name William
Last Name Auld
Born on November 6, 1924
Died on September 11, 2006 (aged 81)

William Auld was a British (Scottish) poet, author, translator and magazine editor who wrote chiefly in Esperanto.

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William Maunsell

First Name William
Last Name Maunsell
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William Totok

First Name William
Last Name Totok
Born on April 21, 1951 (age 75)
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William Vivian Dickinson

First Name William
Last Name Dickinson
Died on January 1, 1994 (aged 24)
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William Blacker

First Name William
Last Name Blacker
Born on September 1, 1777
Died on November 25, 1855 (aged 78)

Lieutenant-Colonel William Blacker was a British Army officer, Commissioner of the Treasury of Ireland, and author. His published work is sometimes attributed under the names Fitz Stewart or Colonel Blacker.

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