William Walker facts for kids

William Walker is a name shared by many different people. This page helps you find information about some of the famous people named William Walker.

People in Arts and Music

• William Walker (engraver) (1791–1867) was a talented artist from Scotland. He was known for making mezzotint engravings, which are a type of printmaking. One of his famous works was a portrait of the poet Robert Burns.
• William Walker (composer) (1809–1875) was an American song leader and composer. He was famous for putting together a collection of hymns and folk songs called Southern Harmony in 1835. Many people still sing songs from his collection today.
• William Aiken Walker (1839–1921) was an American artist. He was known for painting scenes of life in the Southern United States, especially after the Civil War.
• Blind Willie Walker (1896–1933) was an American blues musician. He was a skilled guitarist and singer who contributed to the early blues music scene.
• William Walker (US actor) (1896–1992) was an African-American film actor. He appeared in many movies, including the well-known film To Kill a Mockingbird.
• William Walker (muralist) (1927–2011) was an artist who created large paintings on walls, known as murals. His murals can be seen in Chicago, Illinois.
• William Walker (baritone) (1931–2010) was a talented singer. He performed as a baritone with the famous Metropolitan Opera.
• Wee Willie Walker (1941–2019) was an American soul blues singer. He was known for his powerful voice and soulful performances.

People in Military History

• William H. T. Walker (1816–1864) was a general who fought for the Confederate side during the American Civil War.
• William Walker (filibuster) (1824–1860) was an American adventurer. He led private military expeditions to Latin American countries. For a short time, he even ruled Nicaragua as its president.
• William George Walker (1863–1936) was a brave soldier who received the Victoria Cross. This is the highest award for bravery in the British military.
• William Walker (RAF officer) (1913–2012) was a British Royal Air Force officer. He was one of the oldest survivors of the Battle of Britain, a very important air battle during World War II.
• William J. Walker is a general in the United States Army.

People in Politics

• William Walker (Wyandot leader) (1800–1874) was an important leader of the Wyandot Native American Nation. He served as a chief in both Ohio and Kansas.
• William Adams Walker (1805–1861) was a politician who represented New York in the U.S. Congress.
• William Walker (New South Wales politician) (1828–1908) was an Australian politician.
• William Walker (trade unionist) (1871–1918) was an Irish trade union leader and a socialist. He worked to improve conditions for workers.
• William O. Walker (1896–1981) was an American publisher, politician, and editor.
• William Walker (diplomat) (born 1935) is a former United States ambassador to El Salvador. He also led the Kosovo Verification Mission, which worked to monitor peace in Kosovo.

People in Sports

• William Walker (Australian cricketer) (1835–1886) was an Australian cricketer.
• William Walker (jockey) (1860–1933) was an African-American jockey. He was a very successful horse racer.
• William Walker (footballer, born 1884) was a Scottish footballer who played for Clyde FC and the Scotland national team.
• William Walker (English cricketer) (1889–1938) was an English cricketer.
• William Walker (cyclist) (born 1985) is an Australian professional racing cyclist.
• Will Walker (Australian footballer) (born 1999) is an Australian rules footballer.

Other Notable People

• William Walker (principal) (1704–1761) was the head, or Principal, of New Inn Hall, a part of Oxford University in Britain.
• William Walker (surgeon) (1813–1875) was a Scottish surgeon.
• William R. Walker (architect) (1830–1905) was an American architect known for designing buildings.
• William Walker (diver) (1869–1918) was a famous diver. He is remembered for his incredible work saving Winchester Cathedral in England from collapsing by shoring up its foundations.
• William Hultz Walker (1869–1934) was an American chemistry professor. He was a pioneer in the field of chemical engineering, which combines chemistry with engineering to design processes.
• William F. Walker (1937–2007) served as the President of Auburn University from 2001 to 2007.

See also

In Spanish: William Walker (desambiguación) para niños

• Bill Walker (disambiguation)
• Billy Walker (disambiguation)

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