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 Houston

First Name William
Last Name Houston
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William Loch

First Name William
Last Name Loch
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William Arthur Crofton-Atkins

First Name William
Last Name Crofton-Atkins
Born on May 12, 1876
Died on January 27, 1942 (aged 65)
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William Fell Ricketts

First Name William
Last Name Ricketts
Born on August 26, 1803
Died on April 11, 1844 (aged 40)
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William Raynes Ricketts

First Name William
Last Name Ricketts
Born on January 1, 1717 (age 309)
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William Frederick Beadon

First Name William
Last Name Beadon
Born on May 3, 1808
Died on March 30, 1862 (aged 53)
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William Loch

First Name William
Last Name Loch
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William Robertson-Aikman

First Name William
Last Name Robertson-Aikman
Born on January 1, 1822
Died on January 1, 1903 (aged 81)
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William Nicholson

First Name William
Last Name Nicholson
Born on January 1, 1753
Died on May 21, 1815 (aged 62)

William Nicholson was a renowned English chemist and writer on natural philosophy and chemistry, as well as a translator, journalist, publisher, scientist, inventor, patent agent and civil engineer.

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William Van Alen

First Name William
Last Name Alen
Born on August 10, 1883
Died on May 24, 1954 (aged 70)

William Van Alen was an American architect, best known as the architect in charge of designing New York City's Chrysler Building (1928–30).

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