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 Haldimand Prinsep

First Name William
Last Name Prinsep
Born on February 7, 1822
Died on May 25, 1857 (aged 35)
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William Stafford-Jerningham

First Name William
Born on July 15, 1812
Died on July 16, 1874 (aged 62)

Hon. William George Stafford-Jerningham was an English career diplomat.

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William John Riddell

First Name William
Last Name Riddell
Born on May 19, 1872
Died on April 24, 1905 (aged 32)
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William George Howard

First Name William
Last Name Howard
Born on April 25, 1825
Died on October 12, 1864 (aged 39)
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William Mostyn

First Name William
Last Name Mostyn
Born on August 2, 1823
Died on January 1, 1909 (aged 85)
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William Swinton

First Name William
Last Name Swinton
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William Charles Jerningham

First Name William
Last Name Jerningham
Born on November 28, 1809
Died on December 25, 1809
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William Arthur Kellett

First Name William
Last Name Kellett
Born on January 1, 1871
Died on January 1, 1896 (aged 25)
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William Gibbs

First Name William
Last Name Gibbs
Born on January 14, 1846
Died on June 11, 1869 (aged 23)
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William Swinton

First Name William
Last Name Swinton
Born on January 1, 1816
Died on January 1, 1855 (aged 39)
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