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 Makepeace Thackeray Synge

First Name William

Last Name Synge

Born on August 5, 1860

Died on April 13, 1929 (aged 68)

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William Macdonald

First Name William

Last Name Macdonald

Died on January 1, 1779

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William Vane, 3rd Duke of Cleveland

First Name William

Last Name Cleveland

Born on April 3, 1792

Died on September 6, 1864 (aged 72)

William John Frederick Vane, 3rd Duke of Cleveland, styled The Hon. William Vane from 1792 to 1813, The Hon. William Powlett from 1813 to 1827 and Lord William Powlett from 1827 to 1864, was a British politician.

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William Moray, 12th of Abercairny

First Name William

Last Name Abercairny

Died on January 1, 1735

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William Elliot Young

First Name William

Last Name Young

Born on September 6, 1910

Died on May 27, 1942 (aged 31)

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William Izarra

First Name William

Last Name Izarra

Born on May 7, 1947

Died on October 1, 2021 (aged 74)

Born in Venezuela, Aragua

William Ernesto Izarra Caldera was a Venezuelan diplomat, military official, and politician. He also worked as a professor for the Central University of Venezuela.

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William Temple

First Name William

Last Name Temple

Born on October 15, 1881

Died on October 26, 1944 (aged 63)

Born in United Kingdom, England

William Temple was an English Anglican priest, who served as Bishop of Manchester (1921–1929), Archbishop of York (1929–1942) and Archbishop of Canterbury (1942–1944).

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William Erskine

First Name William

Last Name Erskine

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William Erskine

First Name William

Last Name Erskine

Died on January 1, 1754

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William Keighley

First Name William

Last Name Keighley

Born on August 4, 1889

Died on June 24, 1984 (aged 94)

Born in United States of America, Pennsylvania

Filmmaker

William Jackson Keighley was an American stage actor and Hollywood film director.

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