British Famouse Personalities

William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne

William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, was a British statesman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on two occasions. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, career, and achievements.

Born: 15 March 1779/ British

William IV Of The United Kingdom

King of the United Kingdom

William IV was the King of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, under whose reign the revolutionary ‘Reform Act of 1832’ was passed.

Born: 21 August 1765/ British

William II Of England

William II (Rufus) was the King of England from 1087 to 1100 who ascended the throne upon the death of his father, William I the Conqueror.

Born: 1056 AD/ British

William Hopkins

William Hopkins was a renowned British mathematician and geologist who discovered that melting point of a substance rises with increasing pressure. To know more about his childhood, profile, timeline and career read on

Born: 02 February 1793/ British

William Hogarth

William Hogarth was a renowned English-born painter and engraver.

Born: 10 November 1697/ British

William Herschel

William Herschel was a German–British composer and astronomer, best known for his discovery of the planet Uranus. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family, personal life, achievements, etc.

Born: 15 November 1738/ British

Henry Fox Talbot

William Henry Fox Talbot was a British scientist best known for inventing the salted paper and calotype processes. This biography of William Henry Fox Talbot provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline

Born: 11 February 1800/ British

William Hazlitt

English Writer & Literary Critic

William Hazlitt is considered as one of the greatest literary critics and essayists. This biography provides detailed information about his childhood, life, writing career, achievements and timeline.

Born: 10 April 1778/ British

William Harvey

William Harvey was an English physician who is credited for discovering the circulation of blood in the body throughthe functioning of the heart. This biography profiles his childhood, life, work, achievement, contribution and interesting facts.

Born: 01 April 1578/ British

William Godwin

William Godwin was a famous political philosopher, journalist and novelist. He is also one of the proponents of anarchism. Explore this biography to learn more about his profile, childhood, life and timeline.

Born: 03 March 1756/ British

William Gilbert

William Gilbert was a distinguished astronomer and physician. Read on to know more about William Gilbert’s profile, childhood, life and timeline in this biography.

Born: 24 May 1544/ British

William Franklyn-Miller

William Franklyn-Miller is an English model, actor, and social media influencer. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 25 March 2004/ British

William Ewart Gladstone

William Ewart Gladstone was a famous British politician who served as the Prime Minister of United Kingdom four times. This biography gives a detailed account of his childhood, life, works, achievements and timeline.

Born: 29 December 1809/ British

William Cowper

William Cowper was an English poet and hymnodist and one of the pioneers of Romantic poetry. This biography provides detailed information on his childhood, career, life, achievements and timeline.

Born: 26 November 1731/ British

William Caxton

First person to introduce a printing press into

William Caxton was an English merchant, printer, publisher and translator. With this biography, read in details about his life, career, works, profile and timeline

Born: 1415 AD/ British

William Carrey

William Carey was an English Baptist missionary and a Baptist minister. This biography provides detailed information on his childhood, life, missionary activities, achievements and timeline.

Born: 17 August 1761/ British

William Byrd

William Byrd was a gifted music composer of the Renaissance period. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and other facts related to his life.

Born: 1543 AD/ British

William Booth

William Booth was an English preacher and humanitarian who founded the Salvation Army. This biography profiles his childhood, life, works, achievements and timeline

Born: 10 April 1829/ British

William Bligh

William Bligh was a British mariner, explorer, and colonial administrator. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 09 September 1754/ British

William Blake

William Blake was an English poet, known for his works of art and literature including poems ‘The Lamb’ and ‘The Tyger’. This biography provides detailed information about his childhood, profile, career and timeline

Born: 28 November 1757/ British

Bill Shankly

Scottish Footballer and Manager

William Bill Shankly was a Scottish footballer best known as the manager of Liverpool. This biography provides detailed information about his childhood, life, career, achievements & timeline.

Born: 02 September 1913/ British

William Beveridge

William Beveridge was a British social reformer and economist who came into prominence for his 1942 Beveridge Report. With this biography, learn in details about his life, career, works, and timeline

Born: 05 March 1879/ British

William Adams

First ever Western Samurai

William Adams was an English navigator, the first Englishman who traveled to Japan and became a Western Samurai. This biography of William Adams provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.

Born: 24 September 1564/ British

Will Tudor

Will Tudor is an English film and TV actor, best known for his performance as ‘Olyvar’ in the series ‘Game of Thrones.’ Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family, personal life, career, and achievements.

Born: 11 April 1987/ British

Will Poulter

Will Poulter is an English actor known for his work in hit films such as 'We're the Millers'. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 28 January 1993/ British

Will Ospreay

Will Ospreay is an English wrestler currently signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 07 May 1993/ British

Will Darbyshire

Will Darbyshire is a multitalented social media star who has gained popularity as a YouTube vlogger, filmmaker, motivational speaker, and author.

Born: 26 February 1993/ British

Wilfred Owen

Wilfred Owen was an English poet and soldier and the greatest writer of war poetry in the English language. This biography profiles his childhood, life, poetry, career, achievements and timeline.

Born: 18 March 1893/ British

Wendy Richard

Wendy Richard is an English actress known for her role in the series ‘EastEnders.’ Check out this biography to know about her birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about her.

Born: 20 July 1943/ British

Wendy Craig

Wendy Craig is an English actress best known for her role in the sitcom ‘Butterflies.’ Check out this biography to know about her birthday, childhood, family life, achievements, and fun facts about her.

Born: 20 June 1934/ British

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