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William | William R. Spivey | William R. Spivey was a renowned American politician, who served as the 39th Governor of Florida from 1955 to 1961. During his tenure, he implemented major reforms in the state's... | Shortlist |
William | William F. Achtmeyer | William F. Achtmeyer is a renowned American businessman and consultant who has made significant contributions to the fields of management and leadership. He is the founder of the Achtmeyer Center... | Shortlist |
William | William G. Van Dyke | William G. Van Dyke (1877-1951) was an American chemist and inventor who is famous for his pioneering work in the development of photographic film and X-ray technology. He is best... | Shortlist |
William | William C. Warren | William C. Warren was a renowned linguist and expert in the Native American languages. He is famous for his extensive research on the languages of the Iroquoian and Siouan tribes.... | 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 F. Nichols | William F. Nichols was an American chemist who is best known for his pioneering work in the field of organic chemistry. He was famous for his contributions to the development... | Shortlist |
William | William H. Carter | William H. Carter was an American inventor and businessman, famous for his contributions to the development of the automatic switchboard for telephones. He is best known for his invention of... | Shortlist |
William | William J. Flynn | William J. Flynn was an American law enforcement officer and intelligence agent, known for his work as the head of the Bureau of Investigation (BOI), which later became the Federal... | Shortlist |
William | William C. Trimble | William C. Trimble was a renowned American historian and author. He was famous for his works on American military history, naval aviation, and the Cold War era. Some of his... | Shortlist |
William | William Duddell | William Duddell was an English physicist and electrical engineer, born in 1872. He is famous for inventing the oscillograph, a device that allowed scientists to observe and measure electrical waves.... | Shortlist |
William | William Shirley | William Shirley was a British colonial administrator who served as the governor of the Province of Massachusetts Bay from 1741 to 1756. He is famous for his leadership during the... | Shortlist |
William | William Schwartz | William Schwartz is a renowned American physicist and mathematician. He is famous for his contributions to the field of quantum mechanics and his work on the theory of relativity. Some... | Shortlist |
William | William C. Steere, Jr. | William C. Steere, Jr. was an American botanist and former director of the New York Botanical Garden. He is famous for his extensive research on ferns and their classification. Some... | Shortlist |
William | William F. Durand | William F. Durand was an American mechanical engineer and naval architect who made significant contributions to the fields of aerodynamics and naval engineering. He is famous for his work on... | Shortlist |
William | William Bakewell | William Bakewell was an American actor, famous for his work in the film industry during the 1920s and 1930s. He appeared in over 100 films, including the classic movie "Gone... | Shortlist |
William | William Gaunt | William Gaunt (born April 3, 1937) is an English actor, best known for his roles in television dramas and comedies, as well as stage productions. He is famous for his... | Shortlist |
William | William McDonough | William McDonough is an American architect and designer, renowned for his sustainable and environmentally conscious approach to design. He is famous for co-authoring the book "Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the... | Shortlist |
William | William B. Wilson | William B. Wilson was an American politician and labor leader, born on April 2, 1862. He is famous for being the first Secretary of Labor in the United States, serving... | Shortlist |
William | William N. Doak | William N. Doak was an American politician and lawyer who served as the United States Secretary of Labor from 1930 to 1933. He was known for his advocacy of labor... | Shortlist |
William | William Saroyan | William Saroyan was an American playwright, novelist, and short story writer. He is best known for his works that depict the lives of Armenian immigrants in California. Some of his... | Shortlist |
William | William Ewart Gladstone | William Ewart Gladstone was a British statesman who served as Prime Minister four times between 1868 and 1894. He is famous for his political and social reforms, his advocacy for... | Shortlist |
William | William A. Seiter | William A. Seiter was an American film director and producer, famous for his work in the silent era of Hollywood. He directed over 100 films, including the critically acclaimed "Sons... | Shortlist |
William | William D. Perez | William D. Perez is a renowned business executive who served as the CEO of Nike from 2004 to 2006 and as the CEO of Wrigley from 2006 to 2008. He... | Shortlist |
William | William Hewlett | William Hewlett was an American engineer and entrepreneur who co-founded the Hewlett-Packard Company in 1939. He is famous for his contributions to the development of electronic instruments and the establishment... | Shortlist |
William | William Temple | William Temple was a renowned English philosopher, theologian, and public figure who served as the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1942 to 1944. He was famous for his contributions to the... | Shortlist |
William | William P. Rogers | William P. Rogers was an American lawyer, diplomat, and politician who served as the 55th United States Secretary of State under President Richard Nixon. He is famous for his role... | Shortlist |
William | William Barr | William Barr is an American attorney who served as the 77th Attorney General of the United States. He is known for his conservative political views and his support for executive... | 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 Andrews | William Andrews was an American football player who played as a running back for the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL. He is famous for his exceptional speed and agility on... | 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 A. Etherington | William A. Etherington is an American engineer who is famously known for his contributions to the development of aerospace technology. He began his career at NASA's Langley Research Center in... | Shortlist |
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 Barton Rogers | William Barton Rogers was an American geologist and educator who is best known for founding the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1861. He was also a leading figure in... | Shortlist |
William | William H. Macy | William H. Macy is an American actor, writer, and director who is best known for his performances in movies such as Fargo, Boogie Nights, and Magnolia. He has been nominated... | Shortlist |
William | William of Auvergne | William of Auvergne (1180-1249) was a prominent French bishop, theologian, and philosopher. He was one of the leading thinkers of the thirteenth century and made significant contributions to the development... | 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 Barker Cushing | William Barker Cushing was a United States Navy officer who became famous for his heroic actions during the American Civil War. He is best known for his daring raid on... | Shortlist |
William | William M. Diefenderfer III | William M. Diefenderfer III is a renowned American lawyer who is famous for his expertise in corporate law and litigation. He has represented numerous high-profile clients, including Fortune 500 companies... | Shortlist |
William | William L. Waller, Jr. | William L. Waller, Jr. was an American attorney and politician. He served as the 59th Governor of Mississippi from 1972 to 1976 and was the first person to be elected... | Shortlist |
William | William T. Coleman III | William T. Coleman III is an American lawyer and civil rights activist who is famous for his contributions towards the advancement of civil rights and promoting diversity in the legal... | Shortlist |
William | William A. Moran | William A. Moran is an American retired four-star admiral who served as the 39th Vice Chief of Naval Operations. He is best known for his service in the United States... | 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 |
William | William L. Shirer | William L. Shirer was an American journalist and war correspondent who became famous for his coverage of World War II. He reported for CBS and was known for his broadcasts... | Shortlist |
William | William of Auxerre | William of Auxerre was a French theologian and philosopher who lived in the 13th century. He is famous for his contributions to the field of scholasticism, particularly his commentary on... | Shortlist |
William | William D. Stevens | William D. Stevens was an American mathematician, best known for his contributions to the field of topology. He is famous for his co-authorship of the book "Algebraic Topology", which is... | Shortlist |
William | William D. Morean | William D. Morean is a successful businessman and entrepreneur, known for his contributions to the glass industry. He is the founder of Jabil Inc., a global manufacturing services company that... | Shortlist |
William | William James | William James was an American philosopher and psychologist, known as the father of American psychology. He wrote the influential book "The Principles of Psychology" and was a key figure in... | Shortlist |
William | William Tyndale | William Tyndale was a 16th-century English scholar and theologian who is famous for his translation of the Bible into English. He is credited with being the first person to translate... | Shortlist |
William | William McGonagall | William McGonagall was a Scottish poet who is famous for his notoriously bad poetry. Despite his lack of poetic talent, he became a popular figure in Edinburgh and was even... | Shortlist |
William | William Spoelhof | William Spoelhof was an American educator and academic administrator, best known for his leadership of Calvin College in Michigan. He served as the college's president from 1951 to 1976, during... | 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 Caxton | William Caxton was a merchant, diplomat, and one of the first English printers who brought the printing press to England in the 15th century. He is famous for setting up... | Shortlist |
William | William Baldwin | William Baldwin is a renowned American actor, producer and writer. He is famous for his roles in popular movies like "Backdraft" and "Flatliners." Some of his most memorable achievements include... | Shortlist |
William | William E. Stevenson | William E. Stevenson was a renowned American mathematician and electrical engineer who made significant contributions to the field of communication theory. He is best known for developing the concept of... | Shortlist |
William | William E. B. Siart | William E. B. Siart was a prominent figure in the late 19th and early 20th century in Honduras, known for his roles as a businessman, politician, and military leader. He... | 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 L. O'Neill | William L. O'Neill was a renowned historian and author, known for his extensive research and writing on American history. He was a professor at Rutgers University for over 30 years... | Shortlist |
William | William Trevor | William Trevor was an Irish novelist, playwright, and short story writer known for his insightful and poignant portrayals of human nature. He was awarded the Whitbread Prize three times for... | Shortlist |
William | William Lee Scott | William Lee Scott is an American actor and producer known for his extensive work in film and television. He is best known for his role as high school bully Roy... | Shortlist |
William | William Y. Tauscher | William Y. Tauscher is a well-known American businessman, investor, and philanthropist. He is famous for his exceptional leadership and management skills, and for his contributions to the technology industry. Some... | Shortlist |
William | William W. Belknap | William W. Belknap was an American lawyer, soldier, and politician who served as the Secretary of War under President Ulysses S. Grant. He is known for his involvement in the... | Shortlist |
William | William Oughtred | William Oughtred was an English mathematician and Anglican minister who is famous for his invention of the slide rule, an essential tool for scientists, engineers, and mathematicians. He is also... | Shortlist |
William | William R. Klesse | William R. Klesse is an American businessman who is best known for his tenure as the CEO of Valero Energy Corporation, one of the largest oil refining companies in the... | Shortlist |
William | William D. Mensch | William D. Mensch is a renowned computer engineer and entrepreneur who is most famous for co-founding Western Design Center in 1978. He is best known for his contributions to the... | Shortlist |
William | William D. Boyce | William D. Boyce is best known as the founder of the Boy Scouts of America. He was a successful businessman and entrepreneur who founded a number of organizations and companies.... | Shortlist |
William | William Henry Vanderbilt | William Henry Vanderbilt was an American businessman and philanthropist, born on May 8, 1821. He was the eldest son of Cornelius Vanderbilt, and inherited the bulk of his father's fortune.... | Shortlist |
William | William E. Bradford | William E. Bradford is an American lawyer and former government official. He is best known for his work as the Director of the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs... | Shortlist |
William | William S. Beardsley | William S. Beardsley was an American politician and businessman who served as the 27th governor of Iowa from 1949 to 1954. He is known for his dedication to education and... | Shortlist |
William | William Temple Hornaday | William Temple Hornaday was an American conservationist, zoologist, and author who is famous for his efforts to save the American bison from extinction. He was also the founder of the... | Shortlist |
William | William H. Pease | William H. Pease was a renowned American engineer and inventor. He is best known for his invention of the first practical automatic telephone exchange system. Pease's other notable achievements include... | Shortlist |
William | William H. Gates, Sr. | William H. Gates, Sr. was a prominent American attorney, philanthropist, and father of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. He is famous for his philanthropic work, particularly in the areas of education,... | Shortlist |
William | William Lipscomb | William Lipscomb was an American chemist and Nobel laureate, born on December 9, 1919. He received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1976 for his studies on the structure and... | Shortlist |
William | William J. Lovejoy | William J. Lovejoy was an American engineer and academic who is famous for his contributions to the fields of control theory and robotics. He is best known for his work... | Shortlist |
William | William Holman Hunt | William Holman Hunt was a British painter and one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. He is known for his detailed and vibrant paintings that often incorporated religious themes... | Shortlist |
William | Lord Kelvin | Lord Kelvin, also known as William Thomson, was a renowned British physicist and mathematician who made significant contributions to the fields of thermodynamics and electromagnetism. He formulated the Kelvin scale... | 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 Price Fox | William Price Fox was an American novelist, short story writer, and journalist. He gained fame for his novel "Southern Fried," which was a finalist for the National Book Award in... | Shortlist |
William | William Joseph Hardee | William Joseph Hardee was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, known for his tactical expertise in battle. He is famous for developing the "Hardee's Tactics," a military manual... | Shortlist |
William | William Wharton | William Wharton was an American author and painter who is famous for his emotionally charged and autobiographical novels. He is best known for his debut novel "Birdy," which explores the... | Shortlist |
William | William G. Little | William G. Little was a renowned British neurologist who is famous for his pioneering work in the field of motor neuron disease. He is credited with discovering and describing the... | Shortlist |