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William | William Conrad | William Conrad was an American actor, producer, and director, best known for his deep voice and portrayal of tough characters. He achieved great success as the star of the TV... | Shortlist |
William | William Chambers | William Chambers (1800-1883) was a Scottish publisher, architect, and writer, best known for his contribution to the architectural profession. He is famous for his publication of "Chambers | Shortlist |
William | William Burnham Woods | William Burnham Woods was an American jurist and politician, born on August 3, 1824, in Newark, Ohio. He is famous for serving as an Associate Justice of the United States... | Shortlist |
William | William Habington | William Habington was an English poet and writer born in 1605. He is famous for his poetry and his involvement in the Catholic resistance movement during the reign of King... | Shortlist |
William | William Schuman | William Schuman was an American composer and music educator, renowned for his contributions to the development of modern American classical music. He was the first winner of the Pulitzer Prize... | Shortlist |
William | William S. Vare | William S. Vare was a prominent American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district from 1923 to 1934. Vare was known for... | Shortlist |
William | William Jenkins Worth | William Jenkins Worth was a United States Army officer famous for his service in the Mexican-American War. He played a key role in the capture of Monterrey in 1846 and... | Shortlist |
William | William Alan Eaton | William Alan Eaton is a renowned American guitarist, composer, and recording artist who is famous for his exceptional fingerstyle guitar playing and his contributions to the New Age music genre.... | 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 Schreyer | William Schreyer was an American businessman and philanthropist who is best known for his tenure as the Chairman and CEO of the financial services company, Merrill Lynch. Schreyer is renowned... | 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 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 Pigott | William Pigott was an American industrialist, born in the late 19th century, who was famous for his contributions to the steel industry. He was the founder of Seattle's first steel... | 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 E. James | William E. James was an American physicist who is best known for his contributions to the field of nuclear physics. He received his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology... | 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 R. Burleigh | William R. Burleigh was an American journalist and newspaper executive who is famous for his contributions to the field of journalism. He served as the president and CEO of the... | 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 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 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 Shatner | William Shatner is a renowned Canadian actor, author, and director who is best known for his iconic role as Captain James T. Kirk in the original Star Trek series. He... | 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 E. Casselman II | William E. Casselman II is a renowned mathematician and computer scientist known for his significant contributions to algebraic coding theory and mathematical cryptography. He is famous for his work on... | 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 Blackstone | William Blackstone (1723-1780) was a British judge and legal scholar, best known for his influential work "Commentaries on the Laws of England". His four-volume treatise became the foundation of English... | 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 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 Holder | William Holder was a prominent English Baroque composer and music theorist of the 17th century. He is famous for his contributions to the development of the sonata in England and... | 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 Maugham | William Somerset Maugham was a well-known British playwright and novelist, famous for his simple writing style and his accurate understanding of human nature. He was highly regarded by other writers... | 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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 T. Cottle | William T. Cottle (1932-2018) was a renowned American surgeon and pioneer in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is famous for developing innovative surgical techniques, such as the... | 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 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 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 Grayson | William Grayson was a prominent American political figure and Founding Father known for his role in the Virginia Convention of 1788. He was also a member of the Continental Congress... | Shortlist |
William | William Shockley | William Shockley was an American physicist and inventor who co-invented the transistor, an essential component of modern electronics. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1956 for his... | Shortlist |
William | William Henry Ireland | William Henry Ireland (1775-1835) was a notorious forger and literary hoaxer in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He gained fame for his elaborate forgeries of Shakespearean manuscripts, including... | Shortlist |
William | William Vickrey | William Vickrey was a Canadian economist, famous for his contributions to the field of microeconomics. He is renowned for his pioneering work on the economic theory of auctions, which earned... | Shortlist |
William | William Joynson-Hicks | William Joynson-Hicks (1865-1932) was a British conservative politician and barrister who served as the Home Secretary from 1924 to 1929. He is famous for his tough stance on law and... | 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 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 D. Watkins | William D. Watkins is an American business executive and entrepreneur. He is famous for his leadership roles in various companies, including Seagate Technology, and his contributions to the technology industry.... | 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 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 K. Hall | William K. Hall is an American physicist famous for his contributions to the field of plasma physics. He is most well-known for his work on the development of the tandem... | 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 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 Shakespeare | William Shakespeare was an English playwright and poet who lived in the 16th and 17th centuries. He is widely known for his plays, which are still performed and studied today.... | 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 Pitt the Elder | William Pitt the Elder, also known as William Pitt the Elder, was a British statesman who served as Prime Minister of Great Britain twice, from 1756 to 1761 and from... | 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 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 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 C. Ballard, Jr. | William C. Ballard, Jr. is a renowned American scientist and inventor who is famous for his contributions to the field of aerospace engineering. He is most well-known for inventing the... | Shortlist |
William | William Singe | William Singe is an Australian singer, songwriter and producer who gained fame as a member of the boy band named 'The Collective' during the fourth season of 'The X Factor... | 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 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 Zabka | William Zabka is an American actor, writer, director, and producer, best known for his portrayals of antagonistic characters in various popular films and TV shows. He gained widespread recognition for... | Shortlist |
William | William S. Demchak | William S. Demchak is an American businessman who is famous for his role as the Chairman, President, and CEO of PNC Financial Services Group, a financial services company based in... | Shortlist |