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William | William Tecumseh Sherman | William Tecumseh Sherman was a General in the American Civil War who had a varied career before joining the military. He offered his services to Lincoln during the war and... | Shortlist |
William | William M. Daley | William M. Daley is a well-known American lawyer and politician, serving as the White House Chief of Staff under President Barack Obama. He is also recognized for his role as... | Shortlist |
William | William Waiirua | William Waiirua is a social-media influencer, reality-show participant, and professional morale-booster from New Zealand. He gained popularity for his unique sunglasses and groovy dance moves on the show 'Dancing with... | Shortlist |
William | William L. Clay | William L. Clay (April 30, 1931 | Shortlist |
William | William Milam | William Milam is a retired American diplomat who is known for his expertise in South Asian affairs. He served as the U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh, Pakistan, and most notably, as... | Shortlist |
William | William Makepeace Thackeray | William Makepeace Thackeray was an English novelist and satirist born in 1811. He is best known for his novel "Vanity Fair," which is a classic of Victorian literature and a... | 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 W. Verity | William W. Verity was an American businessman and government official, born on January 26, 1917, in Middletown, Ohio. He is famous for being the CEO of Armco Steel Corporation and... | Shortlist |
William | William J. Vareschi Jr. | Unfortunately, I could not find any reliable information about William J. Vareschi Jr. Please provide me with more details or a reliable source for information. | Shortlist |
William | William Carlos Williams | William Carlos Williams was an American poet and physician, known for his modernist approach to poetry and his commitment to writing about the everyday experiences of working-class Americans. He is... | Shortlist |
William | William Moseley | William Moseley is an English actor who is famous for his role as Peter Pevensie in the film series adaptation of C.S. Lewis's "The Chronicles of Narnia". Some of his... | Shortlist |
William | William Sheluck, Jr. | I'm sorry, but I couldn't find any information about William Sheluck, Jr. Could you please provide more context or details about who he is and what he is famous for? | Shortlist |
William | W. H. Davies | W. H. Davies was a Welsh poet and writer known for his vivid descriptions of nature and the working-class life. He is most famous for his poem "Leisure," which begins... | Shortlist |
William | William Bulow | William Bulow is famous for his contributions to the field of botany. He is known for his work on plant taxonomy and plant geography. Some of his most memorable achievements... | 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 Camden | William Camden was a 16th-century English antiquarian, historian, and herald. He is famous for his comprehensive work on the history of Great Britain and its topography, titled "Britannia". Camden's most... | Shortlist |
William | William Colgate | William Colgate was an American entrepreneur and founder of the Colgate-Palmolive Company, which became one of the world's largest and most successful oral hygiene and household product companies. He was... | Shortlist |
William | William Mapother | William Mapother is an American actor known for his roles in various TV shows and movies. He gained popularity for his portrayal of Ethan Rom in the hit TV series... | Shortlist |
William | William J. Goebel | William J. Goebel was an American politician and lawyer from Kentucky who served as the 34th Governor of Kentucky for just four days before being assassinated. He is famous for... | 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 Holden | William Holden was a prominent American actor known for his excellent performances in movies and TV shows. He was famous for his suave charm, rugged good looks, and exceptional acting... | Shortlist |
William | William Johnson | William Johnson was an American mathematician who made significant contributions to the mathematical theory of knots. He is famous for his work on the Jones polynomial, a polynomial invariant of... | Shortlist |
William | William Fox | William Fox was an American film producer and founder of Fox Film Corporation, which later became 20th Century Fox. He played a significant role in the early development of the... | Shortlist |
William | William Owens | William Owens is a renowned American composer and conductor, known for his exceptional contribution to the field of music. He is particularly famous for his works in the genres of... | 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 J. Riley | William J. Riley was an American inventor and footwear designer who co-founded the New Balance Arch Company in 1906. He is famous for his pioneering work in developing comfortable and... | 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 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 F. Buehler | William F. Buehler was an American civil engineer, famous for his contributions to transportation engineering, particularly in the area of highway design. He was instrumental in developing a number of... | Shortlist |
William | William Wells Brown | William Wells Brown was a prominent African American abolitionist, writer, and orator in the 19th century. He was the first African American to publish a novel, "Clotel," in 1853, which... | Shortlist |
William | William G. McAdoo | William G. McAdoo was a lawyer, politician, and businessman who served as the Secretary of the Treasury under President Woodrow Wilson from 1913 to 1918. He is known for his... | Shortlist |
William | William Forsythe | William Forsythe is an American choreographer and dancer, famous for his groundbreaking work in contemporary ballet. He has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Prix Benois de la Danse,... | Shortlist |
William | William S. Urkiel | Unfortunately, I could not find any notable person named William S. Urkiel in my database. Could you please provide more information or clarify if there is any mistake in the... | Shortlist |
William | J. William Fulbright | J. William Fulbright was an American politician and senator who served from 1945 to 1974. He is famous for creating the Fulbright Program, a prestigious scholarship program that promotes international... | 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 Moulton Marston | William Moulton Marston was a renowned American psychologist, inventor, and writer, famous for creating the comic book character Wonder Woman. He also invented the first functional polygraph machine, which is... | Shortlist |
William | William Westmoreland | William Westmoreland was a United States Army general who served as the commander of American military operations in the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1968. He is famous for his... | Shortlist |
William | William S. Farish | William S. Farish is an American businessman and philanthropist who is famous for his success in the oil and horse racing industries. He is the former CEO of the oil... | 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 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 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 C. Powers, Jr. | William C. Powers, Jr. was an American attorney and academic who served as the 28th President of the University of Texas at Austin from 2006 to 2015. He was well... | Shortlist |
William | William H. Berkman | William H. Berkman is a prominent American businessman known for his expertise in investment banking and private equity. He co-founded the investment firm, Associated Partners, LP, and also served as... | 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 H. Hudnut III | William H. Hudnut III was an American politician who served as the mayor of Indianapolis for 16 years, from 1976 to 1992. He is famous for his efforts in revitalizing... | Shortlist |
William | William Walton | Sir William Walton (1902-1983) was an English composer and conductor, famous for his contributions to the classical music repertoire of the 20th century. He is best known for his compositions... | Shortlist |
William | William O. Studeman | William O. Studeman is a retired United States Navy admiral who served as the Deputy Director of the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Director of the NSA from 1988... | Shortlist |
William | William E. Dannemeyer | William E. Dannemeyer was a politician, attorney, and author who served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1979 to 1993. Dannemeyer was known for... | 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 F. Harrah | William F. Harrah was an American businessman who is best known for founding the Harrah's Hotel and Casinos chain. He revolutionized the casino industry by introducing a customer loyalty program... | Shortlist |
William | William S. Oglesby | William S. Oglesby was a distinguished African American physician known for his contributions to medicine and public health. He served as the director of the Division of Tuberculosis Control for... | Shortlist |
William | William H. Regnery | William H. Regnery is an American businessman and philanthropist, who is known for his conservative activism and support for far-right causes. He is the founder of the Charles Martel Society,... | Shortlist |
William | William D. Kelley | William D. Kelley was a prominent American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania during the second half of the 19th century. He is famous for... | Shortlist |
William | William Steinberg | William Steinberg was a renowned Austrian-American conductor known for his interpretations of the Romantic music repertoire. He served as the music director of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Symphony... | Shortlist |
William | William V. Harris | William V. Harris is a renowned historian, classicist, and author, known for his contributions to the study of ancient Greece and Rome. His research focuses on the social and economic... | Shortlist |
William | William R. Kintner | William R. Kintner was a prominent American physicist and aerospace engineer known for his contributions to the field of rocket propulsion. He is best known for his work on the... | Shortlist |
William | William Stewart Halsted | William Stewart Halsted was an American surgeon who is widely regarded as the father of modern surgery. He is famous for his pioneering contributions to the field of surgery, including... | Shortlist |
William | William Steig | William Steig was a renowned cartoonist, illustrator, and children's book author. He is famous for his iconic cartoons in The New Yorker magazine and for writing and illustrating children's books... | Shortlist |
William | William A. Egan | William A. Egan was an American politician who served as the first Governor of Alaska. He is famous for his leadership during the transition of Alaska from a territory to... | Shortlist |
William | William J. Duane | William J. Duane was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 11th United States Secretary of the Treasury under President Andrew Jackson from 1833 to 1834. He was... | Shortlist |
William | William R. Steiger | William R. Steiger was an American politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 6th congressional district from 1989 to 2001. He was known... | Shortlist |
William | William H. Sutton | William H. Sutton was an American inventor and businessman who is famous for his contributions to the development of the electric fan and the air conditioning system. He is also... | Shortlist |
William | William Lee Cazort | William Lee Cazort was a prominent American academic and a skilled mathematician, born in the year 1922. He is famous for his exceptional contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly... | Shortlist |
William | William C. Pate | William C. Pate is a renowned American businessman who is best known for his exceptional performance as the CEO of Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau. During his tenure, he successfully... | Shortlist |
William | William F. Buckley | William F. Buckley was an American conservative author, commentator, and host of the television show "Firing Line." He is famous for his influential role in the conservative movement in the... | Shortlist |
William | William Pollack | William Pollack was a renowned American psychologist and author, known for his groundbreaking work in the field of masculinity studies. He was the co-founder and director of the Center for... | Shortlist |
William | William Apess | William Apess was a Native American writer, preacher, and activist who lived in the early 19th century. He is best known for his literary works that addressed issues of race,... | Shortlist |
William | William Congreve | William Congreve was a renowned English playwright and poet of the Restoration period. He is famous for his witty and satirical plays that explored the complexities of love, relationships, and... | Shortlist |
William | William G. Morton, Jr. | William G. Morton, Jr. was an American inventor who is famous for his pioneering work in the field of anesthesia. He is credited with the discovery of ether as an... | Shortlist |
William | William E. Miller | William E. Miller was an American politician and lawyer, born on March 22, 1914, in Lockport, New York. He is most famous for being the Republican Party's nominee for Vice... | Shortlist |
William | William Cardinal Keeler | William Cardinal Keeler was an American prelate of the Catholic Church, best known for serving as Archbishop of Baltimore from 1989 to 2007. He was a prominent leader in the... | 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 C. Friday | William C. Friday was an American educator and university administrator. He is best known for serving as the president of the University of North Carolina system from 1956 to 1986.... | Shortlist |
William | William J. Burns | William J. Burns is famous for being an American diplomat and intelligence officer. He served as the Director of the Bureau of Investigation, which later became the Federal Bureau of... | Shortlist |
William | William Dean Howells | William Dean Howells was an American novelist, literary critic, and editor, born on March 1, 1837. He is famous for his realistic and socially conscious writing style that depicted the... | Shortlist |
William | William French Smith | William French Smith was an American attorney and government official who served as the 74th United States Attorney General from 1981 to 1985. He is best known for his role... | Shortlist |
William | William H. Longfield | William H. Longfield was a renowned British entomologist, famous for his work on the classification of Diptera (flies) and Hymenoptera (bees, wasps, and ants). He was the author of several... | Shortlist |
William | William R. Brownfield | William R. Brownfield is a former American diplomat who served as the Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. He is famous for his contributions towards... | Shortlist |