William Bennett (disambiguation)
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Politicians
- William BennettWilliam BennettWilliam John "Bill" Bennett is an American conservative pundit, politician, and political theorist. He served as United States Secretary of Education from 1985 to 1988. He also held the post of Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy under George H. W...
(born 1943), American conservative pundit, political theorist and former Secretary of Education - W. A. C. Bennett (1900–1979), premier of British Columbia
- William Humphrey BennettWilliam Humphrey BennettWilliam Humphrey Bennett was a Canadian politician.Born in Barrie, Canada West, the son of Humphrey Bennett and Anne A. Fraser, Bennett was educated at the Barrie Public and High Schools. After studying law he was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1881. Settling in Midland, Ontario, he was elected...
(1859–1925), Canadian senator - William Bennett (English politician)William Bennett (English politician)William Bennett was a British Labour Party politician who served as the Member of Parliament for Battersea South in London from 1929 to 1931....
(1873–1937), Member of Parliament for Battersea South, 1929–1931 - Bill BennettBill BennettWilliam Richards Bennett, PC, OBC , commonly known as Bill Bennett, was the 27th Premier of the Canadian province of British Columbia 1975–1986. He is a son of the former Premier, W. A. C. Bennett. He was a 3rd cousin, twice removed, of R.B...
(born 1932), former premier of British Columbia and son of W. A. C Bennett - Bill Bennett (politician) (born 1950), British Columbia politician
- William Bennett, Mayor of Rockford, Illinois, 1911-1917
- William Bennett, Mayor of Teaneck, New JerseyMayor of Teaneck, New JerseyMayor of Teaneck, New Jersey:*Mohammed Hameeduddin 2010 to present. Mohammed Hameeduddin was the first Muslim mayor of Teaneck.*Elie Y. Katz 2006 to 2010.*Jacqueline Kates 2000 to 2006.*Paul S...
, 1895-1907
Musicians
- William Bennett (flautist)William Bennett (flautist)William Bennett, OBE is a British flute player, who has played with most of the major British orchestras, the London Symphony Orchestra, the English Chamber Orchestra and the Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields, and was a frequent guest artist in the Melos Ensemble. He also has a career as a soloist...
(born 1936), British flute player - William Sterndale BennettWilliam Sterndale BennettSir William Sterndale Bennett was an English composer. He ranks as the most distinguished English composer of the Romantic school-Biography:...
(1816–1875), British composer - Willie P. BennettWillie P. BennettWillie P. Bennett was a Canadian folk-music singer and song writer.-Life and career:Born William Patrick Bennett in Toronto, Ontario, Bennett was part of the 1970s folk music scene in Canada, alongside such figures as Bruce Cockburn, Stan Rogers and David Wiffen...
(1951–2008), Canadian folk music singer-songwriter - William Bennett, musician with the noise band WhitehouseWhitehouse (band)Whitehouse are a pioneering English power electronics band formed in 1980, largely credited for the founding of the power electronics subgenre.-History and personnel:...
Academia
- William G. BennettWilliam G. BennettWilliam Garnsworthy Bennett was a Western Australian architect, well known for his Art Deco and Inter-War Functionalist style of civic, commercial and domestic buildings, including the Lord Forrest Olympic Pool in Kalgoorlie, the Beverley Town Hall, the Raffles Hotel and Plaza Theatre and Arcade...
(1896–1977), Australian architect - Sir William H. Bennett (surgeon)William H. Bennett (surgeon)Sir William Henry Bennett FRCS was a British surgeon. He introduced London doctors to massage as a treatment modality for new fractures in 1898 and he established a department of massage at St George's Hospital where he was a senior surgeon...
(1852–1931) British surgeon - William R. Bennett, Jr.William R. Bennett, Jr.William Ralph Bennett Jr. was an American physicist known for his pioneering work on gas lasers. He spent most of his career on the faculty of Yale University.-Career:...
(1930–2008), American physicist
Religious
- William H. BennettWilliam H. BennettWilliam Hunter Bennett was a general authority of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1970 until his death....
(1910–1980), Canadian agronomist and leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - W. J. E. Bennett (1804–1886), Anglican priest
- William Bennet (bishop)William Bennet (bishop)William Bennet was Bishop of Cloyne, Ireland, and an antiquary. He was born in the Tower of London and educated at Harrow School and Emmanuel College, Cambridge, where he was senior tutor for many years...
(1746–1820), spelled Bennett on his memorial in Cloyne Cathedral
Athletes and entertainers
- William Bennett (painter)William Bennett (painter)William Bennett was an English watercolour landscape painter.It is believed that Bennett received his first lessons in art from David Cox. They went on painting trips to beauty spots in north Wales, the north of England and Scotland, with David Cox Jnr and other artist friends...
(1811-1871), English watercolour painter - William James BennettWilliam James BennettWilliam James Bennett , a water-colour painter, was one of the 'Associated Artists' in 1808, and twelve years afterwards was elected an Associate of the Water-Colour Society. He painted views near Naples, and on the coast of Barbary. His last exhibited drawings were published in 1825.-Reference:...
(ca. 1784-1844), another English watercolour painter - William Bennett (footballer)William Bennett (footballer)William Bennett was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward. Born in Leyland, Lancashire, he was spotted by Football League First Division side Sheffield United while playing non-league football with Leyland Motors...
(born 1896, deceased), English footballer with Nelson - Bill Bennett (director)Bill Bennett (director)Bill Bennett is an Australian film director, producer and screenwriter.-Biography:He has directed 16 films since 1983. His film Backlash was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1986 Cannes Film Festival. Three years later his film Malpractice would be screened in the same section at...
(born 1953), Australian film director - Bill Bennett (ice hockey)Bill Bennett (ice hockey)William Bennett is a retired American ice hockey left winger. He played for the Boston Bruins and Hartford Whalers.-External links:...
- Billy Bennett (comedian) (1887–1942), British comedian
- Billy Bennett (footballer born 1872), English footballer who played for Crewe Alexandra and Small Heath
- Billy Bennett (footballer born 1955)Billy Bennett (footballer born 1955)Billy Bennett is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a defender. During a career spanning almost 20 years, he made more than 400 league appearances for a total of five different clubs.-Career:...
, Scottish footballer who made over 400 league appearances