FamousPeopleFacts - William Colby
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William Colby

Date of Birth: January 4, 1920 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Date of Death: April 27, 1996 Biography William Egan Colby was a distinguished American public servant, best known for his tenure as the Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) from September 1973 to January 1976, during one…
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William Cobbett

Date of Birth: March 9, 1763 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Date of Death: June 18, 1835 Biography William Cobbett was an influential English pamphleteer, farmer, journalist, and Member of Parliament who was born on March 9, 1763, in Farnham, Surrey, England. He is best known for…
FamousPeopleFacts - William Clay Ford, Jr.
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William Clay Ford, Jr.

Date of Birth: May 3, 1957 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Date of Death: *Not applicable* Biography William Clay Ford, Jr., commonly known as Bill Ford, is an American businessman and the Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company. Born into the prestigious Ford family, he is the…
FamousPeopleFacts - William Christopher Handy
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William Christopher Handy

Date of Birth: November 16, 1873 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Date of Death: March 28, 1958 Biography William Christopher Handy, widely known as W.C. Handy, was an American composer and musician, often dubbed the “Father of the Blues.” Born into a poor family in Florence, Alabama,…
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William Christopher

Date of Birth: October 20, 1932 Zodiac Sign: Libra Date of Death: December 31, 2016 Biography William Christopher was an American actor best known for his role as Father Mulcahy on the long-running television series M*A*S*H. Born in Evanston, Illinois, Christopher developed an early interest…
FamousPeopleFacts - William Cavendish
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William Cavendish

Date of Birth: June 15, 1958 Zodiac Sign: Gemini Biography William Cavendish was born on June 15, 1958, in London, England. He is a distinguished public servant with a career spanning over four decades, dedicated to improving public administration and governance in the United Kingdom.…
FamousPeopleFacts - William Cartwright
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William Cartwright

Date of Birth: September 1, 1611 Zodiac Sign: Virgo Date of Death: November 29, 1643 Biography William Cartwright was a renowned English dramatist and clergyman of the 17th century. Born in Northway, Gloucestershire, Cartwright was educated at the prestigious Westminster School and later at Christ…
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William Carey

Date of Birth: August 17, 1761 Zodiac Sign: Leo Date of Death: June 9, 1834 Biography William Carey was a British Christian missionary and a pivotal figure in the modern missionary movement. Born into a humble family in rural England, Carey’s early life was marked…
FamousPeopleFacts - William Camden
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William Camden

Date of Birth: May 2, 1551 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Date of Death: November 9, 1623 Biography William Camden was an eminent English historian, antiquarian, and author, best known for his detailed historical and topographical survey of England and Wales, “Britannia.” Born in London in 1551,…
FamousPeopleFacts - William C. Kirby
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William C. Kirby

Date of Birth: 1950 Zodiac Sign: Unknown Biography William C. Kirby is a prominent educator and historian, specializing in the history of modern China. He has held various esteemed academic positions and is well-known for his contributions to understanding Chinese business, economic history, and international…