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 Brownlow, 4th Baron Lurgan

First Name William

Last Name Lurgan

Born on February 22, 1902

Died on January 1, 1984 (aged 81)

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William P. Callahan

First Name William

Last Name Callahan

Born on June 17, 1950 (age 76)

Born in United States of America, Illinois

William Patrick Callahan OFM Conv DD is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who has served as Bishop of the Diocese of La Crosse, Wisconsin, since 2010.

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William Cuffe, 4th Earl of Desart

First Name William

Last Name Desart

Born on July 10, 1845

Died on September 15, 1898 (aged 53)

William Ulick O'Connor Cuffe, 4th Earl of Desart. He succeeded to the title of 6th Baron Desart, 4th Viscount Desart and 4th Earl of Desart on 1 April 1865

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William McPherson Allen

First Name William

Last Name Allen

Born on September 1, 1900

Died on October 28, 1985 (aged 85)

Born in United States of America

William McPherson "Bill" Allen was an American businessman in the aviation industry who served as the President of Boeing from 1945 to 1968.

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William Penney, Lord Kinloch

First Name William

Last Name Kinloch

Born on November 30, 1800

Died on November 30, 1871 (aged 71)

The Hon William Penney, Lord Kinloch (1801–1872) was a Scottish judge, and Senator of the College of Justice.

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William James Joicey

First Name William

Last Name Joicey

Born on May 21, 1990 (age 36)

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William Farrer

First Name William

Last Name Farrer

Born on April 3, 1845

Died on April 16, 1906 (aged 61)

Born in United Kingdom, England

William James Farrer was a leading Australian agronomist and plant breeder. Farrer is best remembered as the originator of the "Federation" strain of wheat, distributed in 1903. His work resulted in significant improvements in both the quality and crop yields of Australia's national wheat harvest, a contribution for which he earned the title 'father of the Australian wheat industry'.

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William Musters

First Name William

Last Name Musters

Born on January 1, 1810

Died on October 16, 1870 (aged 60)

William Musters Chaworth Musters was an English cricketer who was associated with Oxford University Cricket Club and made his first-class debut in 1829. He also played for Nottinghamshire.

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William George Lorentz

First Name William

Last Name Lorentz

Born on January 1, 1971 (age 55)

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William Patrick Sclater

First Name William

Last Name Sclater

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