1092 Celebrities With "William" Name

William Wilberforce

William Wilberforce was a leader of the abolitionist movement who put an end to slave trade and slavery in Britain. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline

Born: 24 August 1759 British

William II Of England

William II (Rufus) was the King of England from 1087 to 1100 who ascended the throne upon the death of his father, William I the Conqueror.

Born: 1056 AD British

William Hogarth

William Hogarth was a renowned English-born painter and engraver.

Born: 10 November 1697 British

William Morris

William Morris was an English textile designer, writer and socialist. Go through this biography to learn more about his profile, childhood, life and timeline.

Born: 24 March 1834 British

William Tyndale

William Tyndale was an English scholar and theologian who is most celebrated for his work of translating the Bible in English. This biography of William Tyndale provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline

Born: 1494 AD British

William Pitt The Younger

Youngest Prime Minister of Britain

William Pitt the Younger was a British politician who became the youngest Prime Minister at the age of 24. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline

Born: 28 May 1759 British

William Bligh

William Bligh was a British mariner, explorer, and colonial administrator. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 09 September 1754 British

William Ewart Gladstone

William Ewart Gladstone was a famous British politician who served as the Prime Minister of United Kingdom four times. This biography gives a detailed account of his childhood, life, works, achievements and timeline.

Born: 29 December 1809 British

William Penn

Founder of the Province of Pennsylvania

William Penn was an entrepreneur and philosopher who founded the Province of Pennsylvania. The biography below gives an interesting account of his profile, childhood, life and timeline.

Born: 14 October 1644 British

William Golding

Famous for his epic novel ‘Lord of the Flies’, Sir William Golding was an English poet, novelist, playwright and a winner of Nobel Prize and Booker Prize. This biography profiles his childhood, life, career, achievements & timeline.

Born: 19 September 1911 British