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William | William J. Holloway, Jr. | William J. Holloway, Jr. was an American lawyer and judge who served as a United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. He... | Shortlist |
William | W. S. Gilbert | W.S. Gilbert was a renowned English dramatist, librettist, and poet, best known for his collaboration with composer Arthur Sullivan. Together, they created several popular comic operas, including H.M.S. Pinafore, The... | Shortlist |
William | William Burke | William Burke was a notorious Irish serial killer who, along with his accomplice William Hare, murdered at least 16 people in Edinburgh, Scotland in the early 19th century. Their crimes... | Shortlist |
William | William H. Gerdts | William H. Gerdts was an American art historian and professor who specialized in American art of the 19th and 20th centuries. He is famous for his extensive scholarship and numerous... | Shortlist |
William | William L. Eagleton, Jr. | William L. Eagleton, Jr. was an American lawyer and diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Syria, Jordan, and Yemen. He is best known for his efforts to... | Shortlist |
William | W. W. Jacobs | W. W. Jacobs was an English author, best known for his horror and humor short stories. His most famous work is "The Monkey's Paw," a supernatural tale about a cursed... | Shortlist |
William | William Lyon | William Lyon is a renowned American real estate developer, philanthropist, and founder of the William Lyon Homes. He is famous for his exceptional business acumen, leadership skills, and philanthropic endeavors.... | 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 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 | E. William Barnett | E. William Barnett was a renowned physicist, known for his pioneering work in the field of solid-state physics. He is famous for his contributions to the study of semiconductors, particularly... | Shortlist |
William | William Rowley | William Rowley was a prominent English playwright and actor during the Jacobean era. He is famous for co-writing several successful plays, including "The Changeling" and "A New Wonder, a Woman... | Shortlist |
William | William Henry Fox Talbot | William Henry Fox Talbot was an English inventor and pioneer in the field of photography. He is famous for inventing the calotype process, which allowed multiple prints to be made... | Shortlist |
William | William F. Clinger, Jr. | William F. Clinger, Jr. was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. He is famous for his role as the... | Shortlist |
William | William Demarest | William Demarest was an American actor, born on February 27, 1892, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was famous for his roles in movies and television shows, including "My Three Sons,"... | Shortlist |
William | William J. Brennan | William J. Brennan was an American judge and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1956 to 1990. He is famous for being one of the... | 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 R. King | William R. King was an American politician and diplomat who served as the 13th Vice President of the United States for just six weeks before his death due to tuberculosis.... | Shortlist |
William | William of Orange | William of Orange, also known as William the Silent, was a Dutch prince and statesman who played a crucial role in the Dutch revolt against Spanish rule. He is famous... | Shortlist |
William | William M. Meredith | William M. Meredith was an American lawyer, politician, and banker, born on June 8, 1799. He is best known for serving as the United States Secretary of the Treasury under... | Shortlist |
William | William Shawn | William Shawn was an American editor who is famous for his work as the editor-in-chief of The New Yorker magazine for over three decades, from 1952 to 1987. During his... | Shortlist |
William | William Snow Harris | William Snow Harris was a 19th century British physicist and inventor, renowned for his pioneering work in the field of telegraphy. He is best known for his development of the... | Shortlist |
William | William J. Hughes | William J. Hughes was an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975 to 1995. He was famous for his contributions... | Shortlist |
William | William Samuel Johnson | William Samuel Johnson was an American lawyer and politician, born on October 7, 1727. He is famous for being one of the founding fathers of the United States and for... | Shortlist |
William | William B. Ellis | William B. Ellis was a prominent African-American cowboy and cattle driver in the late 19th century. He is famous for being one of the few black cowboys to have achieved... | Shortlist |
William | William J. Pulte | William J. Pulte was an American businessman and the founder of PulteGroup, one of the largest home construction companies in the United States. He is famous for revolutionizing the homebuilding... | Shortlist |
William | William Byrd | William Byrd was a 16th-century English composer known for his contributions to the Renaissance music era. He was famous for his choral works, keyboard music, and sacred music compositions. Some... | Shortlist |
William | William P. Benton | William P. Benton was an American businessman, philanthropist, and politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Connecticut. He is famous for his work in creating the Benton Foundation, which... | Shortlist |
William | William R. Holland | William R. Holland (1848-1932) was an American zoologist and educator who is famous for his contributions to the study of marine invertebrates and for his work as the director of... | Shortlist |
William | William B. Traxler, Jr. | William B. Traxler, Jr. is an American lawyer and judge who served as a United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He... | Shortlist |
William | William R. Howell | William R. Howell was an American political scientist who specialized in the study of legislative politics and institutions. He is best known for his extensive research on the United States... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Herenton | Willie Herenton is an American politician and educator, best known as the first elected African American mayor of Memphis, Tennessee. He served as the city's mayor for five terms, from... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Shoemaker | Willie Shoemaker was an American jockey who was considered one of the greatest horse racers of all time. He won over 8,800 races and was the first jockey to earn... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Nelson | Willie Nelson is an American country music legend, singer-songwriter, and actor. He is famous for his signature vocal style, prolific songwriting, and his iconic contributions to the outlaw country subgenre.... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie D. Davis | Willie D. Davis was a former American football defensive end who played for the Green Bay Packers and the Cleveland Browns. He is famous for his outstanding performance on the... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Sutton | Willie Sutton was a notorious American bank robber who became famous for his successful escapes from prison. He is known for his witty responses when asked why he robbed banks,... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Buchanon | Willie Buchanon is a former American football cornerback who played for the Green Bay Packers and the San Diego Chargers. He is famous for his outstanding performances during his professional... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Bosket | Willie Bosket is a notorious criminal who committed several violent crimes in the 1970s. He is infamous for being one of the youngest people to be sentenced to life in... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie "The Lion" Smith | Willie "The Lion" Smith was an American jazz pianist and composer, known for his unique style of playing the piano. He was one of the leading figures of the Harlem... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Aames | Willie Aames is an American actor, director, and writer, best known for his roles in popular TV shows such as "Eight is Enough" and "Charles in Charge." He has also... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Tyler | Willie Tyler is an American ventriloquist, comedian, and actor famous for his remarkable skills in voice-throwing and his ability to bring his puppets to life. He has appeared on numerous... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Horton | Willie Horton is a former professional baseball player who played for the Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians, and Toronto Blue Jays during his career. He is most famous for... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Lanier | Willie Lanier is a former American football player who is best known for his outstanding career as a middle linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs. He played for the Chiefs... | Shortlist |
Willie | Little Willie John | Little Willie John was an American R&B singer and songwriter who rose to fame in the 1950s. He is known for his smooth vocals and soulful style, which influenced many... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Best | Willie Best, also known as Sleep n' Eat, was a renowned African-American actor and comedian. He is famous for his outstanding performances in Hollywood films during the 1930s and 1940s,... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Parker | Willie Parker is a former American football running back who played for various teams in the National Football League (NFL). He is famous for his remarkable speed, agility, and ability... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Randolph | Willie Randolph is a former professional baseball player and manager, best known for his time with the New York Yankees. He played second base for the Yankees for 13 seasons... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Brown | Willie Brown is an American politician who served as the 41st Mayor of San Francisco from 1996 to 2004. He was also a member of the California State Assembly for... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Garson | Willie Garson was an American actor known for his versatile roles in film and television. He was famous for his portrayal of Stanford Blatch in the hit TV series "Sex... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Mays | Willie Mays is a legendary American baseball player, widely considered one of the greatest to ever play the game. He spent most of his career with the San Francisco Giants... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Morris | Willie Morris was a renowned American writer, editor, and journalist, best known for his memoir, North Toward Home. He is also famous for his tenure as the editor-in-chief of Harper's... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Geist | Willie Geist is an American television personality and journalist, best known as the co-host of MSNBC's Morning Joe and the Sunday edition of Today. He has also hosted his own... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie McCovey | Willie McCovey was a professional baseball player who played for the San Francisco Giants for 19 seasons. He is famous for being one of the most powerful hitters of his... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Stargell | Willie Stargell, born on March 6, 1940, was a professional baseball player. He spent his entire 21-year career playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates and was famous for his powerful left-handed... | Shortlist |
Willie | Willie Mosconi | Willie Mosconi was an American professional pool player, born on June 27, 1913. He is regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, winning the... | Shortlist |
Willis | Willis C. Hawley | Willis C. Hawley was a renowned American politician and academic who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Oregon. He is best known for co-sponsoring... | Shortlist |
Willis | Willis Lamb | Willis Lamb was an American physicist who made significant contributions to the study of quantum mechanics. He is best known for his work on the fine structure of the hydrogen... | Shortlist |
Willis | Willis Van Devanter | Willis Van Devanter was an American lawyer and judge who served as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1911 to 1937. He is known for his... | Shortlist |
Willis | Willis Bouchey | Willis Bouchey was an American character actor known for his distinctive voice and commanding presence on screen. He appeared in over 240 films and television shows throughout his career, including... | Shortlist |
Willis | Willis Reed | Willis Reed is a former professional basketball player who played for the New York Knicks from 1964 to 1974. He is famous for leading the Knicks to their only two... | Shortlist |
Willis | Willis Carto | Willis Carto was an American political activist and white supremacist who founded a number of far-right organizations. He is known for promoting anti-Semitic conspiracy theories and Holocaust denial, and for... | Shortlist |
Willis | Willis Carrier | Willis Carrier was an American engineer who is famous for inventing modern air conditioning. He founded the Carrier Corporation, which is now a leading company in the air conditioning industry.... | Shortlist |
Willow | Willow Bramley | Willow Bramley is a TikTok star from the United States who gained fame for her videos about teenage pregnancy, attracting over 1.6 million fans and 325 million likes on her... | Shortlist |
Willow | Willow Shields | Willow Shields is a 16-year-old actress who gained popularity for her role as Primrose Everdeen in 'The Hunger Games' film series. Despite initially wanting to become an engineer, she followed... | Shortlist |
Willow | Willow B. Shire | Willow B. Shire is a well-known American poet and author who is famous for her beautiful and evocative poetry. She has published several poetry collections that have won critical acclaim... | Shortlist |
Willow | Willow Smith | Willow Smith is an American singer, actress, and dancer. She rose to fame with her debut single "Whip My Hair" which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100... | Shortlist |
Willy | Willy Ley | Willy Ley was a German-American science writer and rocket scientist who is famous for his work in popularizing spaceflight and rocketry. He wrote many books and articles on the subject,... | Shortlist |
Willy | Willy Messerschmitt | Willy Messerschmitt was a German aircraft designer and manufacturer who is famous for designing some of the most iconic aircraft of World War II, including the Bf 109 fighter plane... | Shortlist |
Willy | Willytube | Willytube is a famous American social media star and singer who gained popularity through his TikTok profile @willytube, which has over 7.3 million fans. He initially became famous on YouTube,... | Shortlist |
Willy | Willy DeVille | Willy DeVille was an American singer and songwriter, famous for his unique blend of rock, R&B, and blues music. He was the founder and lead singer of the band Mink... | Shortlist |
Willy | Willy Brandt | Willy Brandt was a German statesman who served as Chancellor of Germany from 1969 to 1974. He is famous for his Ostpolitik, a policy of improving relations with East Germany,... | Shortlist |
Willy | Willy Claes | Willy Claes is a Belgian politician who served as the Secretary General of NATO from 1994 to 1995. He is known for his diplomatic skills and his contributions to international... | Shortlist |
Willy | Willy C. Shih | Willy C. Shih is a renowned expert in manufacturing and technology management, with a focus on the global computer industry. He is famous for his contributions to the field of... | Shortlist |
Wilma | Wilma Rudolph | Wilma Rudolph was an American track and field athlete who overcame numerous obstacles to become one of the most successful athletes of her time. She is famous for being the... | Shortlist |
Wilmar | Wilmar H. Shiras | Wilmar H. Shiras was an American science fiction writer, known for her contribution to the genre of science fiction during the 1940s. She is most famous for her short story... | Shortlist |
Wilmer | Wilmer Valderrama | Wilmer Valderrama is a renowned American actor, producer, and singer. He is best known for his role as Fez in the hit television series "That '70s Show" and as Carlos... | Shortlist |
Wilson | Wilson Greatbatch | Wilson Greatbatch was an American engineer and inventor who is famous for inventing the implantable cardiac pacemaker, which has saved countless lives. He also made significant contributions to the field... | Shortlist |
Wilson | Wilson Jermaine Heredia | Wilson Jermaine Heredia is a Tony Award-winning American actor and singer best known for his role as Angel Dumott Schunard in the Broadway musical Rent. He made his Broadway debut... | Shortlist |
Wilson | Wilson Bethel | Wilson Bethel is an American actor, producer, screenwriter, and DJ. He is best known for his roles in "Hart of Dixie," "The Young & the Restless," and "Generational Kill." He... | Shortlist |
Wilson | Wilson Pickett | Wilson Pickett was an American singer and songwriter known for his soulful voice and energetic performances. He is famous for popularizing the "Southern soul" genre and recording hit songs such... | Shortlist |
Wilson | C. T. R. Wilson | C.T.R. Wilson was a Scottish physicist who is famous for his invention of the cloud chamber, a device used to study subatomic particles. His most memorable achievement was the discovery... | Shortlist |