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William | William J. Levada | William J. Levada was an American cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, who served as the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith from 2005 to 2012.... | Shortlist |
William | William C. Rusnack | William C. Rusnack is a renowned American engineer and inventor. He is best known for his work in the field of materials science and nanotechnology. Some of his most memorable... | Shortlist |
William | William Sanderson | William Sanderson is a renowned American actor, born in 1944 in Memphis, Tennessee. He is best known for his memorable roles in popular films and TV shows including Blade Runner,... | Shortlist |
William | William W. Campbell | William W. Campbell was an American astronomer who is famous for his work on stars and star systems. He is best known for his discovery of the relationship between the... | Shortlist |
William | William H. Fike | William H. Fike was an American engineer and inventor who is famous for his contributions to the development of the first successful hovercraft. His most memorable achievements include designing and... | Shortlist |
William | William H. Welch | William H. Welch was a renowned American physician and pathologist, known for co-founding the Johns Hopkins Hospital and School of Medicine. He is also famous for his work in the... | Shortlist |
William | William Kunstler | William Kunstler was an American civil rights attorney and activist who was widely known for his controversial cases and outspoken activism. He represented clients such as the Chicago Seven, Native... | Shortlist |
William | William Marshall | William Marshall was a renowned knight and statesman during the 12th and 13th centuries. He is famous for his loyalty to five different English kings, including Richard the Lionheart and... | Shortlist |
William | William P. Sovey | William P. Sovey was a renowned American electrical engineer and inventor. He is famous for his contribution to the development of the modern electric power industry and for his significant... | Shortlist |
William | William D. Cohan | William D. Cohan is an American author, journalist, and former investment banker. He is best known for his writing on business and finance, including his books "The Last Tycoons" and... | Shortlist |
William | William Pitt (Architect) | William Pitt was a renowned architect and political figure from Australia, famous for his Neo-Gothic and Second Empire styles of architecture. He played a pivotal role in creating a unique... | Shortlist |
William | William Andreas Brown | William Andreas Brown was an American composer, poet, and interdisciplinary artist. He is best known for his innovative approach to music composition and his collaborations with other artists across multiple... | Shortlist |
William | William Edward Forster | William Edward Forster was a British statesman and philanthropist who lived from 1818 to 1886. He is best known for his work in education reform, including the Elementary Education Act... | Shortlist |
William | William T. Torgerson | William T. Torgerson was a renowned American inventor and engineer. He is best known for his contributions to the development and advancement of aircraft technology during World War II. Torgerson's... | Shortlist |
William | William A. Coley | William A. Coley was an American surgeon famous for developing the Coley's Toxins, a cancer treatment based on bacterial infection. His research in immunology and cancer treatment made him one... | Shortlist |
William | William Daniels | William Daniels is an American actor, known for his versatile acting skills and commanding on-screen presence. He is particularly famous for his roles as Dr. Mark Craig in the medical... | Shortlist |
William | William M. Gwin | William M. Gwin was a prominent American politician and a prominent figure in the Democratic Party in the mid-19th century. He is famous for his role as a United States... | Shortlist |
William | William Lemke | William Lemke was a prominent American lawyer, politician, and farmer, who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Dakota. He is best known for his... | Shortlist |
William | William A. Wheeler | William A. Wheeler was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 19th Vice President of the United States from 1877-1881 under President Rutherford B. Hayes. He is most... | Shortlist |
William | William Leonard Langer | William Leonard Langer was an American historian and political scientist, known for his contributions to the study of international relations and the Cold War. He was a professor at Harvard... | Shortlist |
William | William R. Day | William R. Day was an American statesman and jurist who served as the 36th Secretary of State under President William McKinley. He is best known for his role in negotiating... | Shortlist |
William | William E. Hantke | William E. Hantke is an American geologist and petrologist who is famous for his extensive research in the geologic history of the Earth's crust and mantle. He is also known... | Shortlist |
William | William Bateson | William Bateson was a British biologist and geneticist born in 1861. He is famous for coining the term "genetics" and for his contributions to the field of heredity. Bateson's most... | Shortlist |
William | William G. Davis | William G. Davis was a Canadian politician who served as the Premier of Ontario from 1971 to 1985. He is known for his contributions to education, health care, and the... | Shortlist |
William | William W. Canfield | William W. Canfield was an American politician who served as the 16th Lieutenant Governor of Vermont from 1915 to 1917. He was a member of the Republican Party and was... | Shortlist |
William | William R. Tiefel | William R. Tiefel is an American real estate developer and philanthropist who is best known for his work in the hotel industry. He is the former president and CEO of... | Shortlist |
William | William Scherer | William Scherer is a prominent American trial lawyer, known for his expertise in complex business litigation and white-collar criminal defense. He is the founding partner of Conrad & Scherer LLP,... | Shortlist |
William | William J. Dyess | William J. Dyess was a World War II veteran and a journalist. He is famous for being one of the five men who inspired the creation of the United States... | Shortlist |
William | William C. Redfield | William C. Redfield was an American engineer, businessman, and politician who served as the 5th United States Secretary of Commerce from 1913 to 1919. He is best known for his... | Shortlist |
William | William J. B. Dorn | William J. B. Dorn was a prominent American politician who served as a member of the US House of Representatives for 26 years. He was known for his dedication to... | Shortlist |
William | William Bell | William Bell is an American soul singer and songwriter who is famous for his smooth and powerful vocals. He is best known for his hit songs such as "You Don't... | Shortlist |
William | William Kilberg | William Kilberg is a prominent American lawyer who is famous for his contributions to labor and employment law. He is well-known for his role as the lead counsel in the... | Shortlist |
William | William Appleman Williams | William Appleman Williams was an American historian known for his influential works on U.S. foreign policy. He was famous for his critical analysis of the Cold War and the influential... | Shortlist |
William | William M. Lewis, Jr. | William M. Lewis Jr. is an American investment banker known for his work at Lazard Ltd. He is famous for being one of the most prominent African American investment bankers... | Shortlist |
William | William H. Weintraub | William H. Weintraub was a Canadian filmmaker, writer, and historian, known for his contributions to the Canadian film industry. He was the writer and director of several award-winning films, including... | Shortlist |
William | William J. Schoen | William J. Schoen was a renowned American businessman and philanthropist. He is best known for his role as the chairman and CEO of Health Management Associates (HMA), a hospital management... | Shortlist |
William | William Dillard II | William Dillard II is a prominent American businessman and the current CEO of Dillard's, Inc., one of the largest department store chains in the United States. He is renowned for... | Shortlist |
William | William Talman | William Talman was a notable American actor, born in Detroit, Michigan in 1915. He is best known for his role as the district attorney on the popular TV show "Perry... | Shortlist |
William | William Davison | William Davison was a British diplomat who is best known for his role as the British agent in Russia during the reign of Tsar Nicholas I. He was also a... | Shortlist |
William | William G. Bowen | William G. Bowen was an American economist, educator, and university administrator. He served as the president of Princeton University from 1972 to 1988, during which time he oversaw significant expansion... | Shortlist |
William | William of Ockham | William of Ockham was a Franciscan friar and a prominent philosopher and theologian of the late medieval period. He is famous for his philosophical principle known as "Ockham's Razor," which... | Shortlist |
William | William Allen White | William Allen White was an American journalist, editor, and political commentator. He was famous for his progressive views on politics and social issues, particularly during the early 20th century. Some... | Shortlist |
William | William A. Wellman | William A. Wellman was an American film director known for his work in the Golden Age of Hollywood. He directed over 80 films during his career, including the Academy Award-winning... | Shortlist |
William | William A. Vinson | William A. Vinson is famous for his contributions as a scientist and researcher in the field of chemistry. He has made several notable achievements during his career, including the development... | Shortlist |
William | William J. Johnson | William J. Johnson is an American lawyer and former government official, best known for his work in civil rights and voting rights. He served as the Assistant Attorney General for... | Shortlist |
William | William E. Barrett | William E. Barrett (1900-1986) was an American novelist and screenwriter known for his Western and mystery novels. He wrote over 50 novels, including the best-selling novel "The Left Hand of... | Shortlist |
William | William Smith | William Smith (1769-1839) was an English geologist who is known as the "Father of English Geology". He is famous for creating the first geological map of England and Wales, which... | Shortlist |
William | William Clark | William Clark was an American explorer who is famous for co-leading the Lewis and Clark Expedition, which explored the western portion of the United States in the early 19th century.... | Shortlist |
William | William H. Waltrip | William H. Waltrip was a renowned American astronaut and engineer who served as a mission specialist on two NASA Space Shuttle missions. He is best known for his work on... | Shortlist |
William | William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham | William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham was a remarkable statesman and orator of 18th century England, known as William Pitt the Elder. He entered politics during a difficult time and... | Shortlist |
William | William Lucking | William Lucking is an American actor known for his prolific career in film and television. He is best known for his role as Piney Winston in the FX series Sons... | Shortlist |
William | Sir William Davenant | Sir William Davenant was an English poet, playwright, and theatre manager who was famous for being the godson of William Shakespeare. He is known for his contribution to the restoration... | Shortlist |
William | William L. Pfeiffer | William L. Pfeiffer was a renowned psychologist, consultant, and author. He is famous for his contributions to the field of organizational development and his work in the area of leadership... | Shortlist |
William | William Haines | William Haines was a popular American film actor during the silent era and early talkies. He starred in over 50 films including "Brown of Harvard" and "The Midnight Express." He... | Shortlist |
William | Sir William Chambers | Sir William Chambers was a prominent 18th-century British architect, known for his mastery of the neoclassical style. He is best known for his work on Somerset House, the Royal Swedish... | Shortlist |
William | William Russell | William Russell is a British actor, best known for his role as Ian Chesterton in the British science-fiction television series Doctor Who. He appeared in the first two seasons of... | Shortlist |
William | William W. Morgan | William W. Morgan is best known for his contributions to the field of computer science, particularly in the area of programming languages. He is famous for being the co-designer of... | Shortlist |
William | William Frawley | William Frawley was an American actor, popularly known for his role as Fred Mertz on the classic television sitcom "I Love Lucy." He began his career in vaudeville and later... | Shortlist |
William | William Lee Brent | William Lee Brent was a prominent figure in the Black Panther Party who gained notoriety for hijacking a commercial airplane to Cuba in 1969. Prior to joining the Black Panthers,... | Shortlist |
William | William L. Hungate | William L. Hungate was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Missouri from 1964 to 1977. He is famous for his role in the Watergate scandal as... | Shortlist |
William | William W. Mercer | William W. Mercer was a renowned American mathematician and computer scientist. He is best known for his work on algorithms and data structures, which led to the development of the... | Shortlist |
William | William J. Perry | William J. Perry is a renowned American physicist and former U.S. Secretary of Defense who played a pivotal role in shaping American defense policies during the Cold War. He is... | Shortlist |
William | William W. George | William W. George is an American businessman, professor, and author, best known for his leadership as CEO of Medtronic, a medical technology company. During his tenure from 1991 to 2001,... | Shortlist |
William | William O. DeWitt, Jr. | William O. DeWitt, Jr. is an American businessman and the principal owner of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team. He is also the chairman and CEO of a private equity... | Shortlist |
William | William J. Luti | William J. Luti is a former United States Navy officer who is famous for his service in the United States Department of Defense. He is well-known for his role in... | Shortlist |
William | William Papa | William Papa is a well-known American social media influencer and soccer player who gained popularity through his TikTok account, which had over 1.8 million followers due to his POV videos.... | Shortlist |
William | William R. Hutchison | William R. Hutchison was a renowned historian and scholar who is best known for his exceptional contribution to the fields of American and religious history. He was a prolific author... | Shortlist |
William | William A. Roper, Jr. | William A. Roper, Jr. is an American physician and healthcare executive who has made significant contributions to the healthcare industry. He is best known for serving as the CEO of... | Shortlist |
William | William Empson | William Empson (1906-1984) was a British poet, literary critic, and philosopher. He is famous for his critical works, including "Seven Types of Ambiguity" and his poetry collection, "The Face of... | Shortlist |
William | William Gillette | William Gillette was an American actor, playwright, and stage manager, famous for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in the theater. He is best known for his role as Holmes, which... | Shortlist |
William | William Paley | William Paley was an English clergyman, philosopher, and theologian, who is best known for his ethical and religious theories. He is famous for his work "Natural Theology," which argues that... | Shortlist |
William | William Clay Ford, Sr. | William Clay Ford, Sr. was the last surviving grandchild of Henry Ford and served as the director of the Ford Motor Company for over 57 years. He was famous for... | Shortlist |
William | William Paterson | William Paterson was a Scottish lawyer, businessman, and politician who was born in 1658. He is famous for being one of the founders of the Bank of England and the... | Shortlist |
William | William Henry Seward | William Henry Seward was an American politician and statesman who served as the 24th United States Secretary of State from 1861 to 1869. He is famous for his role in... | Shortlist |
William | William Randolph Hearst | William Randolph Hearst was an American newspaper magnate and publisher who is famous for his influential role in the newspaper industry and for his sensationalist and yellow journalism. He is... | Shortlist |
William | William Langer | William Langer was an American politician who served as the Governor of North Dakota for four non-consecutive terms. He is famous for his fiery speeches, political acumen, and his efforts... | Shortlist |
William | William H. Cunningham | William H. Cunningham was an American mathematician and computer scientist who is famous for his contributions to the field of computer graphics. He is best known for co-founding the SIGGRAPH... | Shortlist |
William | William McDougall | William McDougall (1871-1938) was a British psychologist and philosopher known for his work in the field of social psychology. He is famous for his theory of instinct, which emphasized the... | Shortlist |
William | William Beaumont | William Beaumont was a 19th-century American surgeon who is famous for his pioneering work on the human digestive system. He is best known for his experiments on the stomach of... | Shortlist |
William | William T. Cahill | William T. Cahill was an American politician who served as the 46th governor of New Jersey from 1970 to 1974. He is remembered for his efforts to modernize the state's... | Shortlist |