Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
(Saturday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouse
Gillian Shakespeare Morris (1962)
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Wiljahelmaz)
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William Rees-Mogg: Former editor of The Times (1928-2012).
Born (died at age 84).
The name William means william is an English name whose origin is Germanic. Derived from Willahelm, its meaning results from the union of "wil", meaning "desire" or "will", and "helm", meaning "protection".
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