William Morris (disambiguation)
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William Morris
(1834–1896) was a British writer, designer and socialist.
William Morris may also refer to:
William Morris
William Morris 24 March 18343 October 1896 was an English textile designer, artist, writer, and socialist associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and the English Arts and Crafts Movement...
(1834–1896) was a British writer, designer and socialist.
William Morris may also refer to:
- William Placid Morris (1794–1872), British/Australian bishop
- William Martin MorrisWilliam Martin MorrisWilliam Martin Morris, DD served as the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Toowoomba in Australia between 1992 and 2011...
(born 1943), Bishop Emeritus of Toowoomba, Australia - William Morris (glass artist)William Morris (glass artist)William Morris is an American glass artist. He was born in Carmel, California, USA. He was educated at California State University, Chico, California and Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington...
(born 1957), American glass artist - William Morris, litblogger at A Motley VisionA Motley VisionA Motley Vision is an online multi-author blog featuring criticism of the Mormon arts, LDS literature and film in particular. It was launched by William Morris on June 2, 2004...
- William Morris, 1st Viscount NuffieldWilliam Morris, 1st Viscount NuffieldWilliam Richard Morris, 1st Viscount Nuffield GBE, CH , known as Sir William Morris, Bt, between 1929 and 1934 and as The Lord Nuffield between 1934 and 1938, was a British motor manufacturer and philanthropist...
(1877–1963), British motor manufacturer - William Hopkins Morris, American Civil War general, see Gettysburg Union order of battleGettysburg Union order of battleThe following units and commanders fought in the Battle of Gettysburg of the American Civil War on the Union side. The Gettysburg Confederate order of battle is shown separately...
- William Morris, known as HaldreynHaldreynHaldreyn is the bardic name of William Morris . He is a Cornish poet, linguist, and painter. Haldreyn was an original member of Kesva an Taves Kernewek and is a bard of the Gorseth Kernow, appointed in 1966.-Selected bibliography:...
(born 1937), Cornish poet - William E. Morris (Long Island Rail Road), LIRR president from 1853 to 1862
- Captain William Morris, a fictional character in the Richard Sharpe novels
- William Morris, founder of the William Morris AgencyWilliam Morris AgencyWME is the largest talent agency in the world, with offices in Beverly Hills, New York City, Nashville, London, and Miami. WME represents elite artists from all facets of the entertainment industry, including motion pictures, television, music, theatre, publishing, and physical production...
, an American talent and literary agency - Billy Morris (guitarist)Billy Morris (guitarist)Billy Morris is a guitarist who has played in several bands including Warrant, Quiet Riot, Kidd Wicked, The Glorious Things, and the Billy Morris Band.He guested with the band St. James, and has also played with former Mr...
- William James MorrisWilliam James MorrisWilliam James Morris KCVO, JP was a Church of Scotland minister and an author.He was born in Cardiff on 22 August 1925 and educated at Cardiff High School and the University of Edinburgh. He was Assistant Minister at Canongate Kirk and then Minister at the Presbyterian Church of Wales at Cadoxton...
(born 1925), Church of Scotland minister and author - William Morris (soldier)William Morris (soldier)William Morris was a British soldier who rode in the Charge of the Light Brigade.He was born at Fishleigh in the parish of Hatherleigh in Devon, the eldest son of William Cholmeley Morris of Fishleigh and Inwardleigh. His mother was Jane, daughter of James Veale...
(1820–1858), British soldier who rode in the Charge of the Light Brigade - William Morris (actor)William Morris (actor)William Morris was an American stage and film actor. He began his career as a teenager in the theater first appearing at the Boston Museum, 1875 and became a star on Broadway. Much theater work where he spent most of his career...
(1861–1936), stage and screen actor, father of film star Chester Morris
Politicians and activists
- William E. Morris (politician)William E. Morris (politician)William E. "Bill" Morris founded the Libertarian Party of Delaware in 1975 and the advocacy group SAFE as an alternative to the AARP in 1997. In 2004, Morris first ran for political office as the Delaware Libertarian candidate for a United States House of Representatives seat...
(born 1920), founder of the Libertarian Party of Delaware in 1975 - William N. MorrisWilliam N. MorrisWilliam N. "Bill" Morris is a Tennessee politician who served as mayor of Shelby County, which includes Memphis, Tennessee. He also served as Sheriff of Shelby County. He was the president of the Tennessee County Services Association, an organization of county officials.Morris served as the...
, American politician - William R. MorrisWilliam R. MorrisWilliam Russell Morris CMG ISO was the second Public Service Commissioner in New Zealand. He was born in Dublin, and joined the New Zealand Post Office in 1875. He was awarded the ISO in 1917 and the CMG in 1919....
(1853–1936), second Public Service Commissioner of New Zealand - William S. Morris (1919–1975), Lieutenant Governor of Missouri 1969–1973
- Bill MorrisBill MorrisWilliam Manuel Morris, Baron Morris of Handsworth, OJ , generally known as Bill Morris, was general secretary of the Transport and General Workers' Union from 1992 to 2003, and the first black leader of a British trade union....
(William Morris, Baron Morris of Handsworth) (born 1938), Jamaican-born British trade union leader - William Dowler MorrisWilliam Dowler MorrisWilliam Dowler Morris was mayor of Ottawa, Canada in 1901.He was born in County Leitrim, Ireland in 1857 and came to Canada in 1877. He became involved in the oil, coal and real estate businesses; he also owned a brickyard. Morris was first elected to city council in 1892...
(1857–1931), Mayor of Ottawa - William Harrington Morris, Mayor of Birmingham, Alabama
- William Morris (Next Century Foundation)William Morris (Next Century Foundation)William Morris is Secretary General of the Next Century FoundationFormerly a journalist and publisher, William Morris is an expert on Arab Affairs with close family connections with the Arab world stretching back more than 30 years. At one time William Morris edited "Voice", a periodical on Arab...
(born 1950), Chairman of the International Council for Press and Broadcasting - William Morris (Canadian businessman)William Morris (Canadian businessman)William Morris was a businessman and political figure in Upper Canada.He was born in Paisley, Scotland in 1786, the son of a Scottish manufacturer. His family came to Upper Canada in 1801, where his father set up an import-export business. The business failed and his father retired to a farm near...
(1786–1858), businessman and political figure in Upper Canada - William Morris (Mayor)William Morris (Mayor)William Morris, Mayor of Galway, 1527-28.Morris was the first of two members of his family who would serve as Mayors of Galway. A law passed during his term outlawed the playing of games such as hurling and handball, with archery and football encouraged in its place...
, Mayor of Galway, 1527–28
Sportsmen
- William Morris (sport shooter)William Morris (sport shooter)William Morris , is an American sports shooter and was an officer in the United States Army when he won the bronze medal in the 1964 Summer Olympics. This was the first medal won in this sport for the USA in 40 years. He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma.-References:...
(born 1939), British Olympic sport shooter - Col. William George Morris (1847–1935), goalkeeper in 1878 FA Cup Final1878 FA Cup FinalMatch rules:90 minutes normal time.30 minutes extra-time if scores are level, at captains' discretion.Replay if scores still level.No substitutes.-Post-match:...
with the Royal Engineers - Bill Morris (Australian rules footballer)Bill Morris (Australian rules footballer)William "Bill" Morris was an Australian rules footballer who played for Richmond in the Victorian Football League , mostly during the 1940s. He played much of his football beside Jack Dyer as a knock ruckman....
(1922–1960), Australian rules footballer - Bill Morris (rugby player)Bill Morris (rugby player)William "Bill" Morris was a Welsh international rugby union forward who played for club rugby for Llanelli and international rugby for Wales. He was the uncle of Welsh boxer Gipsy Daniels.-Rugby career:...
(1869–1946), Wales international rugby player - Billy Morris (soccer)Billy Morris (soccer)Billy Morris was a Scottish-U.S. soccer wing half who earned one cap with the U.S. national team.-Professional:Morris began his career with Ardeer Thistle of the Scottish Junior Football Association before moving to Hurlford United. In 1922, he signed with Kilmarnock F.C. of the Scottish Football...
, United States international football (soccer) player - Billy Morris (footballer)Billy Morris (footballer)William "Billy" Morris was a Welsh international footballer who played as an inside forward. He was part of the Burnley side which lost 0–1 to Charlton Athletic in the 1947 FA Cup Final...
(1918–2002), Welsh international football player - Bill Morris (footballer)Bill Morris (footballer)Bill Morris was an English footballer, who spent the majority of his playing career at Wolverhampton Wanderers.Morris began his senior career in the colts side of West Bromwich Albion, before moving to Halesowen Town...
(1913–1995), England international football player - Speedy MorrisSpeedy MorrisWilliam "Speedy" Morris is a retired college basketball coach. He was head coach at La Salle University from 1986 to 2001. He led the Explorers to four NCAA tournament appearances...
(William Morris, born 1942), college basketball coach - Hal MorrisHal MorrisWilliam Harold Morris III is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball who played primarily for the Cincinnati Reds. He attended Munster High School in Munster, Indiana, and the University of Michigan. Morris was the Player of the Year while attending Munster High School...
(William Harold Morris III, born 1965), former first baseman in Major League Baseball
See also
- William Morris EndeavorWilliam Morris EndeavorWME is the largest talent agency in the world, with offices in Beverly Hills, New York City, Nashville, London, and Miami. WME represents elite artists from all facets of the entertainment industry, including motion pictures, television, music, theatre, publishing, and physical production...
, a talent agency - William Morice (disambiguation)