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 Stuart

First Name William

Last Name Stuart

Born on January 1, 1825

Died on December 21, 1893 (aged 68)

William Stuart, was a British Conservative politician.

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William Brereton, 1st Baron Brereton of Leighlin

First Name William

Last Name Leighlin

Born on February 6, 1550

Died on October 1, 1631 (aged 81)

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William Strickland

First Name William

Last Name Strickland

Died on December 8, 1598

William Strickland was an English landowner who sailed on early voyages of exploration to the Americas and is credited with introducing the turkey into England. In later life he was a prominent Puritan Member of Parliament.

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William Lock

First Name William

Last Name Lock

Born on January 17, 1732

Died on January 17, 1810 (aged 78)

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William Stourton, 5th Baron Stourton

First Name William

Last Name Stourton

Born on January 1, 1467

Died on November 30, 1522 (aged 55)

William Stourton, 5th Baron Stourton was a younger son of the second Baron Stourton.

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William Glanville-Brown

First Name William

Last Name Glanville-Brown

Born on July 19, 1907

Died on July 10, 1995 (aged 87)

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William Brabazon, 3rd Earl of Meath

First Name William

Last Name Meath

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William Gourlay, 15th of Kincraig

First Name William

Last Name Kincraig

Born on January 17, 1660

Died on January 1, 1717 (aged 56)

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William Pennefather

First Name William

Last Name Pennefather

Born on January 17, 1816

Died on January 17, 1873 (aged 57)

William Pennefather (1816-1873) was an Irish Anglican cleric who spent most of his adult life in England. He was famous for his hymns and sermons, and also for missionary work with his wife Catherine Pennefather. Catherine founded several projects in his name in the twenty years after his death.

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William II, Marquis of Namur

First Name William

Last Name Namur

Born on January 22, 1355

Died on January 10, 1418 (aged 62)

William II, Marquis of Namur inherited the Marquisate of Namur from his father William I in 1391 and held it until his own death.

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