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 Alfred Hamilton

First Name William
Last Name Hamilton
Born on March 19, 1824
Died on February 13, 1897 (aged 72)
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William Cathcart, 1st Earl Cathcart

First Name William
Last Name Cathcart
Born on September 17, 1755
Died on June 16, 1843 (aged 87)

General William Schaw Cathcart, 1st Earl Cathcart was a Scottish soldier and diplomatist.

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William Jackson

First Name William
Last Name Jackson
Born on November 19, 1832
Died on August 8, 1906 (aged 73)
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William Hope

First Name William
Last Name Hope
Born on April 12, 1834
Died on December 17, 1909 (aged 75)

Colonel William Hope VC was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

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William Francis Butler

First Name William
Last Name Butler
Born on October 31, 1838
Died on June 7, 1910 (aged 71)

Lieutenant General Sir William Francis Butler was an Irish 19th-century British Army officer, writer, and adventurer.

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William Watson

First Name William
Last Name Watson
Born on July 18, 1779
Died on October 18, 1837 (aged 58)
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William Brereton

First Name William
Last Name Brereton
Born on March 17, 1696
Died on April 30, 1772 (aged 76)
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William Bury

First Name William
Last Name Bury
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William Williams

First Name William
Last Name Williams
Died on May 14, 1557
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William, Count of Sully

First Name William,
Last Name Sully
Born on November 30, 1089
Died on January 1, 1150 (aged 60)

William the Simple was Count of Blois and Count of Chartres from 1102 to 1107, and jure uxoris Count of Sully. William was the eldest son of Stephen-Henry, Count of Blois and Adela of Normandy, daughter of William the Conqueror. He was the older brother of Theobald II, Count of Champagne, King Stephen of England and Henry, Bishop of Winchester.

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