United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953).

synonyms: Hank Williams, Hiram King Williams, Hiram Williams.

English philosopher credited with reviving the field of moral philosophy (1929-2003).

synonyms: Bernard Arthur Owen Williams, Sir Bernard Williams.

United States poet (1883-1963).

synonym: William Carlos Williams.

United States baseball player noted as a hitter (1918-2002).

synonyms: Ted Williams, Theodore Samuel Williams.

English clergyman and colonist who was expelled from Massachusetts for criticizing Puritanism; he founded Providence in 1636 and obtained a royal charter for Rhode Island in 1663 (1603-1683).

synonym: Roger Williams.

United States playwright (1911-1983).

synonyms: Tennessee Williams, Thomas Lanier Williams.