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 Rumbold

First Name William
Last Name Rumbold
Born on September 3, 1830
Died on December 26, 1893 (aged 63)
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William Henry Sitwell

First Name William
Last Name Sitwell
Born on May 23, 1829
Died on January 11, 1850 (aged 20)
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William Graham, 8th Earl of Menteith

First Name William
Last Name Menteith
Born on January 1, 1630
Died on January 1, 1694 (aged 64)

William Graham, 8th Earl of Menteith, 2nd Earl of Airth, was a Scottish nobleman. He was active in the suppression of the Covenanters, but struggled with the burden of debts on his estates. On his death in 1694 his titles became extinct.

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William Allardice

First Name William
Last Name Allardice
Born on December 17, 1700
Died on November 30, 1708 (aged 7)
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William Hotham

First Name William
Last Name Hotham
Born on April 17, 1859
Died on September 30, 1899 (aged 40)
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William Seymour Ormsby-Gore

First Name William
Last Name Ormsby-Gore
Born on December 27, 1852
Died on April 30, 1853
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William Harvey Astell

First Name William
Last Name Astell
Died on April 20, 1896
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William Irvine

First Name William
Last Name Irvine
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William Drake

First Name William
Last Name Drake
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William Archibald Gibson

First Name William
Last Name Gibson
Born on January 29, 1898
Died on July 25, 1954 (aged 56)
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