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 IV

First Name William

Last Name IV

Born on January 1, 1100

Died on November 30, 1029

William IV was the Count of Provence from 1018 to his death. He was a son of William II, whom he succeeded, and a co-count with his brothers Fulk and Geoffrey. He appears in many charters of his mother, Gerberga, who acted as his regent until 1019. He was the eldest amongst his siblings and he seems to have been the first to carry the title of comes.

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William Grenville

First Name William

Last Name Grenville

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William Grant

First Name William

Last Name Grant

Died on November 30, 1785

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William Edward Baxter

First Name William

Last Name Baxter

Born on June 24, 1825

Died on August 10, 1890 (aged 65)

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William Bullen

First Name William

Last Name Bullen

Born on October 25, 1796

Died on July 29, 1879 (aged 82)

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William Wills

First Name William

Last Name Wills

Born on November 30, 1796

Died on November 30, 1864 (aged 68)

William Day Wills of 2 Portland Square, Bristol, England, was a tobacco merchant who in 1830 together with his younger brother Henry Overton Wills II took over W.D. & H.O. Wills, a company which by the late 1800s had become Britain's largest importer of tobacco and manufacturer of tobacco products.

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