Leading Figures in History

Discover the people who shaped our world — from rulers and scientists to artists and activists.

58072 persons found

William Edwin Self

b. 1921

American actor and producer (1921–2010)

William Eggleston

b. 1939

American photographer (born 1939)

William Elphinstone

Roman Catholic bishop

William Emerson (mathematician)

b. 1701

English mathematician

William Empson

b. 1906

English literary critic and poet

William Ernest Henley

b. 1849

English poet, critic and editor (1849–1903)

William Eskelinen

b. 1996

Swedish footballer (born 1996)

William Eustis

b. 1753

American physician, politician, and diplomat (1753–1825)

William Ewart Gladstone

British statesman (1809–1898)

William F. Albright

b. 1891

American archaeologist and biblical scholar (1891–1971)

William F. Halsey Sr.

United States Navy officer

William F. Harrah

b. 1911

American businessman

William F. Laurance

b. 1957

American conservationist

William F. Milliken Jr.

Aeronautical and Automotive Engineer

William F. Nast

b. 1840

American diplomat and entrepreneur

William F. Quinn

b. 1919

American politician (1919–2006)

William F. Walsh

b. 1912

American politician (1912–2011)

William Fargo

b. 1818

American businessman and politician (1818–1881)

William Faulkner

American writer (1897–1962)

William Fay

Irish actor (1872–1947)

William Feller

b. 1906

Croatian–American mathematician

William Fiennes, 1st Viscount Saye and Sele

b. 1582

English nobleman and politician (1582–1662)

William Finley (actor)

b. 1940

American actor (1940–2012)

William Forbes Skene

Scottish lawyer, historian and antiquary