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:
Died on February 27, 1997 (aged 81)
William Gear RA RBSA was a Scottish painter, most notable for his abstract compositions.
William Robert Timken Jr. is an American industrialist, businessman and former diplomat. He served as the U.S. Ambassador to Germany in the 2005–2008 timespan. He has served at The Timken Company as chairman of the board of directors, president and CEO. Timken has been chairman of Securities Investor Protection Corporation, National Association of Manufacturers, The Manufacturing Institute and the Ohio Business Roundtable. He also served on the advisory council of the Stanford University School of Business and the U.S.-Japan Business Council.
Died on April 4, 1974 (aged 81)
William Smith Tillett was an American internist and microbiologist. He is best known for the discovery of C-reactive protein and the streptokinase. He was also a professor of medicine at the New York University School of Medicine.
Died on January 20, 1859 (aged 69)
The Honourable William Middleton Noel, was a British politician.
Died on August 13, 1977 (aged 7)
Died on January 1, 1653 (aged 49)
Died on September 16, 1913 (aged 64)
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