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 Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford

First Name William

Last Name Bedford

Born on August 1, 1616

Died on January 1, 1700 (aged 83)

Born in United Kingdom, England

William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford KG PC was an English nobleman and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1640 until 1641 when he inherited his Peerage as 5th Earl of Bedford and removed to the House of Lords. He fought in the Parliamentarian army and later defected to the Royalists during the English Civil War.

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William Henry Armstrong

First Name William

Last Name Armstrong

Born on June 21, 1774

Died on September 21, 1835 (aged 61)

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William Markham

First Name William

Last Name Markham

Born on January 1, 1830

Died on January 1, 1886 (aged 56)

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William I, Count of Hainaut

First Name William

Last Name Hainaut

Born on January 1, 1287

Died on June 7, 1337 (aged 50)

William the Good was count of Hainaut, Avesnes, Holland, and Zeeland from 1304 to his death.

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William Wongso

First Name William

Last Name Wongso

Born on April 12, 1947 (age 79)

Born in Indonesia, East Java

William Wirjaatmadja Wongso is a culinary expert from Indonesia, specializing in Asian and European cuisine. He is the son of Soewadi Wongso.

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William Hone

First Name William

Last Name Hone

Born on January 1, 1782

Died on September 8, 1859 (aged 77)

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William Eliott

First Name William

Last Name Eliott

Died on June 30, 1654

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William Craven, 2nd Earl of Craven

First Name William

Last Name Craven

Born on August 18, 1809

Died on August 25, 1866 (aged 57)

Born in United Kingdom, England

William Craven, 2nd Earl of Craven DL, styled Viscount Uffington until 1825, was a British peer.

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William Freke

First Name William

Last Name Freke

Born on April 24, 1577 (age 449)

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William I, Count of Holland

First Name William

Last Name Holland

Born on November 30, 1166

Died on February 4, 1222 (aged 55)

Born in Kingdom of the Netherlands, Netherlands, South Holland

William I was the count of Holland from 1203 to 1222. He was the younger son of Floris III and Ada of Huntingdon.

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See also:

List of Famous people named Willam

List of Famous people named Wiliam

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