William Russell (disambiguation) facts for kids

William, Willy, or Bill Russell are names shared by many different people throughout history. This page helps you find information about some of the famous individuals who have used these names, from actors and politicians to scientists and athletes.

Actors and Directors

• William Russell (born 1924) is a British actor. He is known for his roles in TV shows and movies.
• William D. Russell (1908–1968) was an American director. He worked on many films and television shows.

Business Leaders

• William Hepburn Russell (1812–1872) was an American businessman. He is famous for helping to start the Pony Express, a fast mail delivery service across the American West.
• William Greeneberry Russell (1818–1887) was an American prospector and miner. He was involved in the early gold rushes.

Educators

• William Russell (1798–1873) was an American teacher. He was born in Scotland and became an important educator in the United States.
• William Fletcher Russell (1890–1956) was an American educational leader. He served as the president of Teachers College, a well-known school for educators.

Politicians

Many people named William Russell have been involved in politics.

English Politicians

• William Russell, 1st Baron Russell of Thornhaugh (1553/63–1613) was an English military commander. He was also a member of the English nobility.
• William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford (1616–1700) was an English nobleman and soldier. He held a high rank in the English peerage.
• William Russell, Lord Russell (1639–1683) was an English politician. He was an important figure in the Parliament of England.

United Kingdom Politicians

• Lord William Russell (1767–1840) was a Member of Parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom.
• William Russell (1798–1850) also served as a Member of Parliament for several areas.
• William Russell, 8th Duke of Bedford (1809–1872) was another member of the United Kingdom Parliament.

United States Politicians

• William Russell (1735–1793) was a soldier and lawmaker from Virginia. He was important on the American frontier.
• William Russell (1758–1825) was an American soldier, pioneer, and politician from Kentucky.
• William Russell (1782–1845) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
• William Huntington Russell (1809–1885) was a businessman, educator, and politician from Connecticut.
• William Fiero Russell (1812–1896) was an American congressman from New York.
• William A. Russell (1831–1899) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
• William E. Russell (1857–1896) served as the governor of Massachusetts.
• William Hepburn Russell (1857–1911) was a lawyer and politician. He also owned the Boston Braves baseball team.
• William W. Russell (before 1870–after 1908) served as the United States Ambassador to Colombia and Venezuela.

Politicians from Other Countries

• William Russell (1807–1866) was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly in Australia.
• William Russell (1838–1913) was a Member of Parliament in New Zealand.
• William Russell (1842–1912) was an Australian senator from South Australia.

Religious Figures

• William Russell (before 1300–1374) was a bishop on the Isle of Man.
• William Russell (1821–1879) was an Irish Protestant missionary. He worked in China.
• William Thomas Russell (1863–1927) was a Roman Catholic bishop in Charleston, USA.

Scientists

• William James Russell (1830–1909) was an English chemist.
• William Russell (1852–1940) was a Scottish doctor and pathologist.
• William Ritchie Russell (1903–1980) was a British neurologist, a doctor who studies the brain and nervous system.

Sports Figures

Cricketers

• William Russell (1866–1929) was an Australian-born English cricketer.
• William Eric Russell (born 1936) is a Scottish-born English cricketer.

Footballers

• Willie Russell (1901–after 1925) was a Scottish footballer.
• Billy Russell (born 1935) was an English amateur international footballer.
• Billy Russell (born 1959) is a footballer and manager.

Other Sports

• Bill Russell (born 1934) is a famous American basketball player. He is considered one of the greatest players of all time.
• Bill Russell (born 1948) is a former shortstop and manager in Major League Baseball.

Writers and Composers

• William Russell (1741–1793) was a Scottish writer known for historical works.
• William Russell (1777–1813) was an English composer and organist.
• Willy Russell (born 1947) is a well-known English playwright, lyricist, and composer. He wrote famous musicals like Blood Brothers.
• Bill Russell (born 1949) is an American writer of song lyrics and musical stories.

Other Notable People

• William Howard Russell (1820–1907) was an Irish reporter. He is known as one of the first modern war correspondents, reporting from battlefields.
• William Hamilton Russell (1856–1907) was an American architect.

See also

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