William Wharton
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William Wharton may refer to:
- William Wharton (author)William Wharton (author)William Wharton , the pen name of the author Albert William Du Aime , was an American-born author best known for his first novel Birdy, which was also successful as a film.-Biography:...
- William F. WhartonWilliam F. WhartonWilliam F. Wharton , was the United States Assistant Secretary of State.-References:...
, politician - William H. WhartonWilliam H. WhartonWilliam Harris Wharton was an early colonist, political leader and orator in Texas.Wharton was born in Virginia and was raised by an uncle following the deaths of his parents. He graduated from the University of Nashville and was admitted to the Tennessee bar in 1826...
, politician - Admiral Sir William Wharton (hydrographer)William Wharton (hydrographer)Admiral Sir William James Lloyd Wharton KCB FRS was a British admiral and Hydrographer of the Navy.-Early life:He was born in London, the second son of Robert Wharton, County Court Judge of York. He was educated at Barney's Academy, Gosport and the Royal Naval Academy.-Royal Navy service:He joined...
, (1843-1905), hydrographer to the Royal Navy 1884-1904 - William Wharton, the villain from the novel The Green Mile by Stephen King