George Williams Facts for Kids

George Williams is a name shared by many different people. This page helps you find out more about some of them.

Academics

George C. Williams (1926–2010) was an American biologist. He was famous for his ideas about how evolution works, especially how genes and groups of animals change over time.
George Huntston Williams (1914–2000) was a professor at Harvard University. He studied the history of Unitarianism, a type of Christian faith.
George Williams (born 1969) is an Australian lawyer and professor. He teaches about law and is known for his work on the Australian Constitution.

George Augustus Williams (1814–1901) was a British painter. He was known for his beautiful landscape paintings, showing scenes of nature.
George A. Williams (1854–1936) was an American actor. He appeared in many silent films, which were movies without sound.
Emlyn Williams (1905–1987) was a Welsh writer and actor. He wrote plays and also performed in them, becoming a well-known figure in theater.
George Brigars Williams (1929–2016) was an actor from Ghana. He was famous for his roles in Ghanaian movies and TV shows.

George Henry Williams (1823–1910) was an important American politician. He served as the United States Attorney General, which is the chief lawyer for the government. He was also a United States Senator for Oregon.
George Washington Williams (1849–1891) was an American author and politician. He was a state legislator in Ohio and wrote important books about African American history.
George F. Williams (1852–1932) was a United States Representative from Massachusetts. He was a member of Congress, helping to make laws for the country.
George A. Williams (1864–1946) was the Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska. This means he was the second-highest elected official in the state.
George Howard Williams (1871–1963) was a U.S. Senator from Missouri. Like other senators, he represented his state in the national government.

George Williams III (born 1975) is an American football player. He played as a defensive lineman, a position that tries to stop the other team from scoring.

George Williams (born 1995) is a Welsh international footballer. He plays for Grimsby Town and has also played for his country, Wales.
George Williams (born 1993) is an English footballer. He plays for Bristol Rovers.

George Williams (1939–2009) was an American baseball player. He played as an infielder, a position on the baseball field.
George Williams (born 1969) was an American baseball player. He played as a catcher, who catches the ball thrown by the pitcher.

George Williams (born 1994) is an English rugby league player. He is a professional athlete in this popular sport.

George Williams (1899–1961) was an American college basketball player. He played basketball in the 1920s.
George Williams (1935–2016) was a British racewalker. Racewalking is a sport where athletes walk as fast as possible without running.

George Williams (1821–1905) was an English philanthropist. He is famous for founding the YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association). The YMCA helps young people develop in mind, body, and spirit.
George C. Williams (1839–1926) received the Medal of Honor. This is the highest military award in the United States, given for bravery in combat. He earned it during the American Civil War.
George Williams College in Chicago is part of Aurora University. It is a place where students can go to learn and get a college degree.
The Sir George Williams Campus is part of Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. It is one of the main campuses of this university.
The George Williams was a fireboat in Portland, Oregon. Fireboats are special boats used by firefighters to put out fires on ships or near the water.