William Collins facts for kids

William Collins is a name that many different people have had throughout history! When you see a name like this that belongs to more than one person, it's called a "disambiguation" page. This page will help you find the specific William Collins you are looking for.

People Named William Collins

Artists and Writers

• William Collins (poet) (1721–1759): He was an English poet known for his lyrical poems.
• William Collins (painter) (1788–1847): This William Collins was an English artist who painted beautiful landscapes.
• Billy Collins (born 1941): A modern American poet who often writes in a clear and witty style.

Politicians and Public Servants

• William Collins (Warwick MP) (died 1859): He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Warwick in England.
• William Collins (New York politician) (1818–1878): This William Collins served as a U.S. congressman from New York.
• William Collins (English surgeon) (1859–1946): He was a British surgeon who also became a Liberal Party politician.
• William A. Collins (born 1935): An American politician who served as a state representative and mayor in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Publishing World Figures

• William Collins (publisher) (1789–1853): He was a Scottish man who started a famous publishing company called William Collins, Sons.
• William Collins, Sons (established 1819): This was the Scottish publishing house founded by William Collins. It later became part of HarperCollins.
• William Collins (imprint): This is a brand for non-fiction books launched by HarperCollins in 2014.

Sports Stars

• William Collins (cricketer, born 1837) (1837–1876): An Australian cricketer.
• William Collins (cricketer, born 1848) (1848–1932): A Welsh author who also played cricket.
• William Collins (canoeist) (born 1932): A Canadian canoer who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics.
• Bill Collins (athlete) (born 1950): An American sprinter, known for his speed.
• Billy Collins Jr. (1961–1984): An American professional boxer.

Other Notable People

• William O. Collins (1809–1880): He was a military leader at Fort Laramie, Wyoming. Fort Collins, Colorado, is named after him!
• William Henry Collins (1878–1937): A Canadian geologist who studied the Earth's rocks and minerals.
• William Floyd Collins (1887–1925): An American cave explorer who was famous for his adventures underground.
• Bootsy Collins (William Earl Collins, born 1951): A super cool American funk bassist, singer, and songwriter.
• Mr William Collins: A funny fictional character from the famous Jane Austen novel Pride and Prejudice.

See also

In Spanish: William Collins para niños

• Bill Collins (disambiguation)