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)

Born in United Kingdom, England

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)

Born in United Kingdom, Scotland

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)

Born in United States of America, Maine

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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