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William

biographical name Wil·liam \ˈwil-yəm\

Definition of WILLIAM

name of 4 kings of England: I (the Conqueror) ca 1028–1087 (reigned 1066–87); II (Ru*fus \ˈrü-fəs\ ) ca 1056–1100 (reigned 1087–1100); III 1650–1702 (reigned 1689–1702—see mary ii ); IV 1765–1837 (reigned 1830–37)
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