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 Cokayne

First Name William
Last Name Cokayne
Died on January 1, 1629
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William Douglas, 4th of Cavers

First Name William
Last Name Cavers
Died on October 26, 1506
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William John Paddock

First Name William
Last Name Paddock
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William Honner Bowen

First Name William
Last Name Bowen
Born on July 16, 1827
Died on July 17, 1864 (aged 37)
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William Chambré Rowley, 6th Baron Langford of Summerhill

First Name William
Last Name Summerhill
Born on August 30, 1849
Died on January 22, 1931 (aged 81)
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William Blennerhassett

First Name William
Last Name Blennerhassett
Born on February 2, 1802 (age 224)
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William Rowley

First Name William
Last Name Rowley
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William Sprot Boyd

First Name William
Last Name Boyd
Born on December 16, 1799
Died on August 18, 1844 (aged 44)
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William Crofton

First Name William
Last Name Crofton
Died on January 1, 1665
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William Fortescue Armstrong

First Name William
Last Name Armstrong
Born on January 28, 1843
Died on May 2, 1871 (aged 28)
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