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 de Warenne, 3rd Earl of Surrey

First Name William

Last Name Surrey

Born on January 1, 1119

Died on January 1, 1148 (aged 29)

William de Warenne, 3rd Earl of Surrey was an Anglo-Norman nobleman who fought in England during the Anarchy and generally remained loyal to King Stephen. He participated in the Second Crusade.

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William St. Lawrence, 2nd Earl of Howth

First Name William

Last Name Howth

Born on October 4, 1752

Died on April 4, 1822 (aged 69)

William St Lawrence, 2nd Earl of Howth was an Anglo-Irish peer, styled Viscount St Lawrence from 1767 to 1801. He was the eldest son of Thomas St Lawrence, 1st Earl of Howth and Isabella King, daughter of Sir Henry King, 3rd Baronet and Isabella Wingfield.

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William Chetwynd

First Name William

Last Name Chetwynd

Born on November 25, 1721

Died on November 12, 1791 (aged 69)

William Chetwynd, 4th Viscount Chetwynd of Bearhaven was a British Whig politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1747 to 1754.

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William Aylmer

First Name William

Last Name Aylmer

Born on December 6, 1802

Died on August 9, 1883 (aged 80)

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William Michael French

First Name William

Last Name French

Born on May 15, 1842

Died on July 23, 1887 (aged 45)

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William de Braose, 4th Lord of Bramber

First Name William

Last Name Bramber

Born on November 30, 1143

Died on August 9, 1211 (aged 67)

William de Braose,, 4th Lord of Bramber, court favourite of King John of England, at the peak of his power, was also Lord of Gower, Abergavenny, Brecknock, Builth, Radnor, Kington, Limerick, Glamorgan, Skenfrith, Briouze in Normandy, Grosmont, and White Castle.

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