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 Woodville Rockhill

First Name William

Last Name Rockhill

Born on May 1, 1854

Died on December 8, 1914 (aged 60)

Born in United States of America, Pennsylvania

William Woodville Rockhill was a United States diplomat, best known as the author of the U.S.'s Open Door Policy for China, the first American to learn to speak Tibetan, and one of the West's leading experts on the modern political history of China.

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William Bosville Macdonald

First Name William

Last Name Macdonald

Born on October 29, 2007 (age 18)

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William James Packe

First Name William

Last Name Packe

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William R. King

William Rufus de Vane King

First Name William

Last Name King

Born on April 7, 1786

Died on April 18, 1853 (aged 67)

Born in United States of America, North Carolina

William Rufus DeVane King was an American politician and diplomat. He was the 13th vice president of the United States for six weeks in 1853 before his death. Earlier he had been elected as a U.S. representative from North Carolina and a senator from Alabama. He also served as minister to France during the reign of King Louis Philippe I.

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