William Hunter facts for kids

William Hunter is a name shared by many interesting people throughout history! When you see this name, it could be referring to a politician, an athlete, a scientist, or someone else who made a difference. This page will tell you about some of the most well-known people named William Hunter.

Important People Named William Hunter

Politicians Who Made a Difference

Many people named William Hunter have been involved in politics, helping to shape laws and lead their communities.

U.S. Politicians

• William Hunter (Vermont politician) (1754–1827) was a U.S. Representative from Vermont. A U.S. Representative is someone elected to speak for their state in the U.S. Congress.
• William Hunter (senator) (1774–1849) served as a U.S. Senator for Rhode Island. Senators also work in Congress, but they represent their entire state.
• William H. Hunter (died 1842) was another U.S. Representative, this time from Ohio.
• William Hunter (Assistant Secretary of State) (1805–1886) was a politician from Rhode Island who also worked as a U.S. Assistant Secretary of State. This role helps the Secretary of State with foreign affairs.
• William F. Hunter (1808–1874) was a lawyer and a U.S. Representative from Ohio.

Other Politicians

• William Hunter (Aberdeen MP) (1844–1898) was a Scottish politician. An MP, or Member of Parliament, is similar to a U.S. Representative but serves in the United Kingdom's Parliament.
• William Hunter, Lord Hunter (1865–1957) was another Scottish politician who also became a judge.
• William Hunter (Canadian politician) (1858–1939) was a businessman and politician in British Columbia, Canada.

Athletes and Their Sports

Several William Hunters have also been known for their skills in sports.

• Will Hunter (born 1979) is an American football safety. A safety is a defensive player in American football.
• William Hunter (American athlete) (1883–1966) was an American Olympic athlete. This means he competed in the Olympic Games.
• William Hunter (British athlete) (1892–1974) was a British Olympic athlete.
• William Hunter (footballer, born 1888) (1888–1949) was an English footballer, which is what soccer players are called in many parts of the world.
• William Hunter (golfer) (c. 1850–?) was a Scottish amateur golfer. An amateur plays for fun, not as a job.
• Willie Hunter (American football) was an American football player and coach.
• Willie Hunter (footballer, born 1940) (1940–2020) was a Scottish football player and manager.
• Willie Hunter (footballer, born 1880) (fl. 1900s) was another Scottish footballer.
• Willie Hunter (golfer) (1892–1968) was a Scottish-American professional golfer. A professional golfer plays golf as their career.

Other Notable William Hunters

Beyond politics and sports, other individuals named William Hunter have made important contributions in different fields.

• Willie Hunter (musician) (1933–1995) was a Scottish folk fiddler. A fiddler plays the fiddle, which is a type of violin often used in folk music.
• William Hunter (anatomist) (1718–1783) was a Scottish anatomist. An anatomist studies the structure of living things, like the human body.
• William Hunter (surgeon) (1861–1937) was a British surgeon. Surgeons are doctors who perform operations.
• William Hunter (Asiatic Society) (1755–1812) was an official and minister who worked in India.
• Joseph Bradford (playwright) (William Randolph Hunter, 1843–1886) was an American playwright. A playwright writes plays for the theater.
• William Wilson Hunter (1840–1900) was a British historian. Historians study and write about the past.
• William Hunter (statistician) (1937–1986) was a statistician. Statisticians collect and analyze data to understand information.
• William Guyer Hunter (1829–1902) was a surgeon-general in India, meaning he was a high-ranking medical officer. He was also a principal of medical colleges and a Conservative politician.
• William Hunter (publisher) (died 1761) was a printer and publisher in colonial America. Publishers help create and distribute books and other printed materials.
• William Magee Hunter (1834–1868) was a New Zealand soldier.

See also

• Bill Hunter (disambiguation)