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 Zouche, 1st Lord Zouche

First Name William

Last Name Zouche

Born on November 30, 1276

Died on November 30, 1351 (aged 75)

Born in United Kingdom, England

William la Zouche, 1st Baron Zouche (1276/86–1352) lord of the manor of Harringworth in Northamptonshire, was an English baron and soldier who fought in the Wars of Scottish Independence. He is referred to in history as "of Harringworth" to distinguish him from his first cousin Alan la Zouche, 1st Baron la Zouche (1267–1314) of Ashby de la Zouch in Leicestershire.

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William McGonagle

First Name William

Last Name McGonagle

Born on November 19, 1925

Died on March 3, 1999 (aged 73)

Born in United States of America, Kansas

William Loren McGonagle was a United States Navy officer who received the Medal of Honor for his actions while in command of the USS Liberty when it was attacked by Israel in the Eastern Mediterranean on June 8, 1967 during the Six-Day War.

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Wilhelm IV, Duke of Bavaria

First Name Wilhelm

Last Name Bavaria

Born on November 13, 1493

Died on March 7, 1550 (aged 56)

Born in Germany, Bavaria

William IV was Duke of Bavaria from 1508 to 1550, until 1545 together with his younger brother Louis X, Duke of Bavaria. He was born in Munich to Albert IV and Kunigunde of Austria, a daughter of Emperor Frederick III.

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William Macdowall, 18th of Garthland and 2nd of Castlesemple

First Name William

Last Name Castlesemple

Born on January 1, 1700

Died on January 1, 1776 (aged 76)

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William Martínez

First Name William

Last Name Martínez

Born on January 13, 1928

Died on December 28, 1997 (aged 69)

Height 192 cm | 6'4

Footballer

Sportsperson

Wílliam Ruben Martínez Carreras was a Uruguayan footballer. He played 54 times for the Uruguay national football team between 1950 and 1965.

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William James Coventry

First Name William

Last Name Coventry

Born on January 1, 1797

Died on March 11, 1877 (aged 80)

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William Knyvett

First Name William

Last Name Knyvett

Born on January 1, 1681

Died on January 1, 1751 (aged 70)

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William Fetherstonhaugh

First Name William

Last Name Fetherstonhaugh

Born on December 14, 1807

Died on August 1, 1879 (aged 71)

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William Haughton

First Name William

Last Name Haughton

Born on October 26, 1799

Died on September 5, 1877 (aged 77)

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William J. H. Wood

First Name William

Last Name Wood

Born on December 20, 1791

Died on April 20, 1879 (aged 87)

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