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 Leslie

First Name William
Last Name Leslie
Died on January 1, 1764
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William Cuninghame, 12th of Craigends

First Name William
Last Name Craigends
Born on November 27, 1757 (age 268)
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William Ker, Lord Ker

First Name William
Last Name Ker
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William Riddell

First Name William
Last Name Riddell
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William Martin Cubitt

First Name William
Last Name Cubitt
Born on June 13, 1864
Died on November 27, 1932 (aged 68)
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William James C. Leeming

First Name William
Last Name Leeming
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William Rosecrans

First Name William
Last Name Rosecrans
Born on September 6, 1819
Died on March 11, 1898 (aged 78)

William Starke Rosecrans was an American inventor, coal-oil company executive, diplomat, politician, and U.S. Army officer. He gained fame for his role as a Union general during the American Civil War. He was the victor at prominent Western Theater battles, but his military career was effectively ended following his disastrous defeat at the Battle of Chickamauga in 1863.

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William Rickman Farquhar

First Name William
Last Name Farquhar
Born on June 13, 1860
Died on January 2, 1952 (aged 91)
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William Bouverie-Pusey

First Name William
Last Name Bouverie-Pusey
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William Gibbings

First Name William
Last Name Gibbings
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