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 Odell

First Name William
Last Name Odell
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William Berkeley of Towie

First Name William
Last Name Towie
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William Becher

First Name William
Last Name Becher
Born on March 10, 1669 (age 357)
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William Butler

First Name William
Last Name Butler
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William Butler

First Name William
Last Name Butler
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William Butler

First Name William
Last Name Butler
Died on April 7, 1499
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William Courtenay, 9th Earl of Devon

First Name William
Last Name Devon
Born on January 1, 1768
Died on January 1, 1835 (aged 67)

William "Kitty" Courtenay, 9th Earl of Devon, was the only son of William Courtenay, de jure 8th Earl of Devon, 2nd Viscount Courtenay and his wife Frances Clack. He attracted infamy for a homosexual affair with art collector William Beckford from boyhood when it was discovered and publicised by his uncle. From October 1788 until 1831, his official title was The Rt. Hon. The Viscount Courtenay of Powderham.

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William Marcus John Butler Odell

First Name William
Last Name Odell
Born on July 1, 1857
Died on June 8, 1858
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William Mostyn

First Name William
Last Name Mostyn
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William Henry Cornwall Robert Deane Odell

First Name William
Last Name Odell
Born on May 31, 1853 (age 173)
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