
William
Meaning
From the Germanic name Willahelm, which was composed of the elements wil "will, desire" and helm "he
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William Crossing
William Crossing (1847–1928) was a writer and chronicler of Dartmoor and the lives of its inhabitants.
William Jardine (merchant)
William Jardine (24 February 1784 – 27 February 1843) was a Scottish physician, opium merchant and trader who co-founded the Hong Kong based conglomerate Jardine, Matheson & Co.
William Ames
William Ames (; Latin: Guilielmus Amesius; 157614 November 1633) was an English Puritan minister, philosopher, and controversialist.
William Abbot
William Abbot or Abbott (12 June 1790 – 1 June 1843) was an English actor, and a theatrical manager, both in England and the United States.
William (archbishop of Mainz)
William (929 – 2 March 968) was Archbishop of Mainz from 17 December 954 until his death.
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