William King facts for kids

William King is a name shared by many different people throughout history. This page will tell you about some of the famous and important individuals named William King, who made their mark in areas like politics, science, and the arts.

Important Leaders and Politicians

Many people named William King have played big roles in government and leading countries.

William Lyon Mackenzie King

William Lyon Mackenzie King (1874–1950) was a very important Canadian politician. He served as the tenth Prime Minister of Canada for a long time. In fact, he was Prime Minister for more than 22 years, which is the longest in Canadian history! He led Canada through many big changes, including the Great Depression and World War II.

William R. King

William R. King (1786–1853) was an American statesman. He served as the 13th Vice President of the United States. He was Vice President under President Franklin Pierce. Before becoming Vice President, he was a Senator from North Carolina and later from Alabama.

William King (Governor of Maine)

William King (1768–1852) was an American statesman and the first governor of Maine. He played a key role in Maine becoming its own state. Before that, Maine was part of Massachusetts. He helped lead the effort for Maine to become independent in 1820.

• This sculpture shows William King, Maine's first governor.

Scientists and Thinkers

Some William Kings were known for their contributions to science and understanding the world.

William King (Geologist)

William King (1809–1886) was an Irish geologist. Geologists study the Earth, its rocks, and its history. William King was the first person to officially recognize Homo neanderthalensis as a unique human species. This was a huge discovery for understanding human evolution. He studied fossils and realized that Neanderthals were different from modern humans.

William King (Physician)

William King (1786–1865) was a British physician. A physician is a doctor. He was also a strong supporter of the cooperative movement. This movement helps people work together to own and run businesses for their shared benefit.

Artists and Performers

Several William Kings have been talented in music, art, and writing.

William King (Artist)

William King (1925–2015) was an American sculptor. Sculptors create art by shaping materials like clay, metal, or stone. His sculptures often showed human figures in a playful and expressive way.

Willie King (Blues Musician)

Willie King (1943–2009) was an American blues guitarist and singer. Blues music is a style of music that came from African American communities in the Southern United States. He was known for his soulful singing and guitar playing.

William King (Singer)

William King (born 1949) is an American singer. He is famous for being a member of the Commodores. The Commodores are a popular music group known for their funk and soul songs.

Sports Figures

Some William Kings have been athletes, playing different sports.

Bill King (Sports Announcer)

Bill King (1927–2005) was a famous American sports radio announcer. He was known for his exciting play-by-play calls for baseball, basketball, and football teams. Many fans loved listening to his voice during games.

William King (Footballer)

William King (1898–1962) was a Scottish international footballer. Football, also known as soccer, is a very popular sport around the world. He played for Scotland's national team.

See also

• Billy King (disambiguation)
• King William (disambiguation)

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