William Burton
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William Burton may refer to:
- William Burton (antiquary, died 1645)William Burton (antiquary, died 1645)William Burton was an English antiquarian, best known as the author of Description of Leicestershire.-Life:...
(1575–1645), author of The Description of Leicestershire, 1622, English translator of Achilles Tatius - William Burton (antiquary, died 1657)William Burton (antiquary, died 1657)William Burton was an English schoolmaster and antiquary, best known for his posthumously-published commentary on the Antonine Itinerary.-Life:...
- William Burton (d. 1781), British MP for RutlandRutland (UK Parliament constituency)Rutland was a parliamentary constituency covering the county of Rutland. It was represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom until 1918, when it became part of the Rutland and Stamford constituency, along with Stamford in Lincolnshire...
- William Henry Burton (1739–1818), UK MP for the Irish constituency of County CarlowCarlow County (UK Parliament constituency)Carlow County was a parliamentary constituency in Ireland, which from 1801 to 1885 returned two Members of Parliament to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and one MP from 1885 to 1922....
, 1801–1802 - William George Burton (1774–1825), printer and author, father of William Evans BurtonWilliam Evans BurtonWilliam Evans Burton , who often went by the nickname Billy, was an English actor, playwright, theater manager and publisher who relocated to the United States.-Early life:...
- William Burton (governor)William Burton (governor)Dr. William Burton was an American physician and politician from Milford, in Kent County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, who served as Governor of Delaware.-Early life and family:...
(1789–1866), governor of Delaware - W. K. BurtonW. K. BurtonWilliam Kinnimond Burton was a British engineer, photographer and photography writer, born in Edinburgh, Scotland, who lived most of his career in Meiji period Japan.-Early life:...
(William Kinnimond Burton, 1856–1899), British engineer, photographer and photography writer - William Westbrooke BurtonWilliam Westbrooke BurtonSir William Westbrooke Burton was a judge and president of the legislative council, New South Wales, .-Early life:...
(1794–1888), judge in New South Wales, Australia - William Evans BurtonWilliam Evans BurtonWilliam Evans Burton , who often went by the nickname Billy, was an English actor, playwright, theater manager and publisher who relocated to the United States.-Early life:...
(1804–1860), actor and playwright - William Francis BurtonWilliam Francis BurtonWilliam Francis Burton was a prolific English marine and landscape artist, who painted in oils....
(1907–1995), marine and landscape artist - William Burton (Canadian politician)William Burton (Canadian politician)William Burton was a Canadian politician, most prominent in his role as mayor of Hamilton, Ontario.Born in Derby, England, Burton emigrated to Hamilton in 1907. He subsequently established the Burton Coal Company...
(1888–1944), mayor of Hamilton, Ontario - William Merriam BurtonWilliam Merriam BurtonWilliam Merriam Burton was a U.S. chemist who developed the first thermal cracking process for crude oil....
(1865–1954), American chemist - Willie BurtonWillie BurtonWillie Ricardo Burton is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Miami Heat in the 1st round in the 1990 NBA Draft from the University of Minnesota. Burton played for numerous NBA teams as a journeyman from 1990 to 1999. He was born in Detroit, Michigan where he...
(born 1968), American basketball player - William Burton WalbertWilliam Burton WalbertWilliam Burton Walbert was a gospel music singer, composer, and editor. He was born in Barren County, Kentucky, USA on May 18, 1886. He was long associated with the James D. Vaughan Music Company, and was son-in-law to James David Vaughan. His son was a noted pianist, James D. Walbert. After James...
, singer and composer