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 Halyburton, younger of Gask and Pitcur

First Name William
Last Name Pitcur
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William Gordon of Tillytermont

First Name William
Last Name Tillytermont
Born on November 30, 1404
Died on November 30, 1479 (aged 75)
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William Howley

First Name William
Last Name Howley
Born on February 12, 1766
Died on February 11, 1848 (aged 81)

William Howley was a clergyman in the Church of England. He served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1828 to 1848.

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William Primrose

First Name William
Last Name Primrose
Born on August 23, 1904
Died on May 1, 1982 (aged 77)

William Primrose CBE was a Scottish violist and teacher. He performed with the London String Quartet from 1930 to 1935. He then joined the NBC symphony orchestra where he formed the Primrose Quartet. He performed in various countries around the world as a soloist throughout his career. Primrose also taught at several universities and institutions. He is the author of several books on viola technique.

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William King

First Name William
Last Name King
Born on February 9, 1768
Died on June 17, 1852 (aged 84)

William King was an American merchant, shipbuilder, army officer, and statesman from Bath, Maine. A proponent of statehood for Maine, he became its first governor when it separated from Massachusetts in 1820.

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William Drummond, 3rd of Balloch

First Name William
Last Name Balloch
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William Alwyn

First Name William
Last Name Alwyn
Born on November 7, 1905
Died on September 11, 1985 (aged 79)

William Alwyn, , was an English composer, conductor, and music teacher.

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William Bonville

First Name William
Last Name Bonville
Died on December 30, 1460
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William Napier of Culcreuch

First Name William
Last Name Culcreuch
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William Gordon, 5th of Gight

First Name William
Last Name Gight
Died on January 1, 1605
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