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 Babthorpe

First Name William
Last Name Babthorpe
Born on November 30, 1528
Died on November 30, 1580 (aged 52)
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William Borthwick, 2nd of Soltray

First Name William
Last Name Soltray
Died on November 30, 1549
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William Borthwick, 4th of Soltray and Johnstonburn

First Name William
Last Name Johnstonburn
Died on January 21, 1640
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William Galbraith

First Name William
Last Name Galbraith
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William Ward

First Name William
Last Name Ward
Died on July 21, 1758
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William Davidson

First Name William
Last Name Davidson
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William Henry Danforth

First Name William
Last Name Danforth
Born on April 10, 1926
Died on September 16, 2020 (aged 94)

William Henry Danforth II was a physician, professor of medicine, and academic administrator. He was chancellor of Washington University in St. Louis from 1971 until 1995. He was the grandson of Ralston-Purina founder and St. Louis businessman William H. Danforth, and the brother of former U.S. Senator John Danforth.

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William Schuman

First Name William
Last Name Schuman
Born on August 4, 1910
Died on February 15, 1992 (aged 81)

William Howard Schuman was an American composer and arts administrator.

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William Lovel, 7th Lord Lovel (of Titchmarsh)

First Name William
Last Name Titchmarsh)
Born on November 30, 1396
Died on June 13, 1455 (aged 58)
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William Edward Gatacre

First Name William
Last Name Gatacre
Born on January 23, 1878
Died on June 3, 1959 (aged 81)
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