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 Gun Paul

First Name William
Last Name Paul
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William Wright Heard

First Name William
Last Name Heard
Born on April 28, 1853
Died on May 31, 1926 (aged 73)

William Wright Heard was the 32nd Governor of Louisiana from 1900 to 1904. His governorship saw the start of the Louisiana's oil and gas industry.

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William Lettsom Gronow

First Name William
Last Name Gronow
Born on January 1, 1822
Died on January 1, 1895 (aged 73)
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William Salt

First Name William
Last Name Salt
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William Boyle

First Name William
Last Name Boyle
Died on January 1, 1748
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William XI, Count of Auvergne

First Name William
Last Name Auvergne
Born on January 1, 1300
Died on January 1, 1280
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William Money-Kyrle

First Name William
Last Name Money-Kyrle
Born on May 1, 1808
Died on August 27, 1868 (aged 60)
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William Innes

First Name William
Last Name Innes
Died on January 1, 1756
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William Filmer-Sankey

First Name William
Last Name Filmer-Sankey
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William Strange

First Name William
Last Name Strange
Died on December 4, 1833
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