Leading Figures in History

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

39103 persons found

William Eggleston

b. 1939

American photographer (born 1939)

William Emerson (mathematician)

b. 1701

English mathematician

William Ernest Henley

b. 1849

English poet, critic and editor (1849–1903)

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. 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 and novelist (1897–1962)

William Feller

b. 1906

Croatian–American mathematician

William Fiennes, 1st Viscount Saye and Sele

b. 1582

English nobleman and politician (1582–1662)

William Forbes Skene

Scottish lawyer, historian and antiquary

William Fox (New Zealand politician)

Premier of New Zealand (1812–1893)

William Fox (producer)

Hungarian-American film producer (1879–1952)

William Frankena

b. 1908

American moral philosopher (1908–1994)

William Fraser (bishop of St Andrews)

William Frederick, Prince of Nassau-Dietz

b. 1613

Prince of Nassau-Dietz

William Friedkin

American director and producer (1935–2023)

William Froug

American screenwriter (1922–2013)

William Funnell (public servant)

b. 1891

Australian public servant (1891–1962)