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 Frankfather

First Name William

Last Name Frankfather

Born on August 4, 1944

Died on December 28, 1998 (aged 54)

Born in United States of America, Texas

William Frankfather was an American film and television actor.

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William Elphinstone

First Name William

Last Name Elphinstone

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William Robinson

First Name William

Last Name Robinson

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William Whewell

First Name William

Last Name Whewell

Born on May 24, 1794

Died on March 6, 1866 (aged 71)

Born in United Kingdom, England

Rev Dr William Whewell DD was an English polymath, scientist, Anglican priest, philosopher, theologian, and historian of science. He was Master of Trinity College, Cambridge. In his time as a student there, he achieved distinction in both poetry and mathematics.

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William Cockburn of that Ilk

First Name William

Last Name Ilk

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William FitzRoy, 6th Duke of Grafton

First Name William

Last Name Grafton

Born on August 5, 1819

Died on May 21, 1882 (aged 62)

William Henry Fitzroy, 6th Duke of Grafton, styled Viscount Ipswich until 1847 and Earl of Euston between 1847 and 1863, was a British peer and Liberal Party politician. He was born in London and educated at Harrow, and after went to the Royal Military College, Sandhurst.

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William Bowers

First Name William

Last Name Bowers

Born on January 17, 1916

Died on March 27, 1987 (aged 71)

Born in United States of America, New Mexico

William Bowers was a reporter in Long Beach, California and Life magazine reporter before becoming a screenwriter. He specialized in writing comedy westerns, and also turned out several thrillers.

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