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The United Kingdom Famous Persons ClipArt gallery includes 213 illustrations of royalty, prime ministers, ecclesiastical and military authorities, and other persons of note.

William II (c. 1056 – 2 August 1100), the third son of William I of England (William the Conqueror), was King of England from 1087 until 1100, with powers also over Normandy, and influence in Scotland. He was less successful in extending control into Wales. William is commonly known as 'William Rufus', perhaps because of his red-faced appearance. Although William was an effective soldier, he was a ruthless ruler and, it seems, was little liked by those he governed: according to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, he was 'hated by almost all his people.'

William Rufus

William II (c. 1056 – 2 August 1100), the third son of William I of England (William the Conqueror),…

A title in the Peerage of England, which was created for Anthony Ashley Cooper.

The Earl of Shaftesbury

A title in the Peerage of England, which was created for Anthony Ashley Cooper.

An eminent explorer and founder of Virginia, born in Willoughby, England, in January, 1579; died in London, June 21, 1632.

John Smith

An eminent explorer and founder of Virginia, born in Willoughby, England, in January, 1579; died in…

Charles Spencer and Sarah Churchill, Duke an Duchess of Marlborough

Charles Spencer

Charles Spencer and Sarah Churchill, Duke an Duchess of Marlborough

A journalist and explorer of Africa.

Henry M. Stanley

A journalist and explorer of Africa.

A Welsh journalist and explorer famous for his exploration of Africa.

Henry M. Stanley

A Welsh journalist and explorer famous for his exploration of Africa.

A Welsh explorer who is famous for his exploration of Africa.

Henry M. Stanley

A Welsh explorer who is famous for his exploration of Africa.

Stephen (c. 1092/6 – 1154), often referred to as Stephen of Blois, was a grandson of William the Conqueror. He was King of England from 1135 to his death, and also the Count of Boulogne in right of his wife.

King Stephen

Stephen (c. 1092/6 – 1154), often referred to as Stephen of Blois, was a grandson of William the Conqueror.…

Prince, made bid for English throne. Also known as the Pretender.

Charles Edward Stuart

Prince, made bid for English throne. Also known as the Pretender.

(1720-1788) Charles Edward was the exiled claimant to the thrones of England, Scotland, and Ireland and was known as "Bonnie Prince Charlie."

Charles Edward Stuart

(1720-1788) Charles Edward was the exiled claimant to the thrones of England, Scotland, and Ireland…

Mary I (18 February 1516 – 17 November 1558), was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from 19 July 1553 until her death. The fourth crowned monarch of the Tudor dynasty, she is remembered for restoring England to Roman Catholicism after succeeding her short-lived half brother, Edward VI, to the English throne. In the process, she had almost 300 religious dissenters burned at the stake in the Marian Persecutions, earning her the sobriquet of Bloody Mary. Her re-establishment of Roman Catholicism was reversed by her successor and half-sister, Elizabeth I.

Queen Mary Tudor

Mary I (18 February 1516 – 17 November 1558), was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from 19…

The queen of Great Britian and Ireland and emperess of India, born at Kensington Palace, May 24, 1819; died Jan. 22, 1901.

Alexandria Victoria

The queen of Great Britian and Ireland and emperess of India, born at Kensington Palace, May 24, 1819;…

Queen Victoria of the British Empire from 1837-1901.

Alexandrina Victoria

Queen Victoria of the British Empire from 1837-1901.

Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria; 24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901) was from 20 June 1837 the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and from 1 May 1876 the first Empress of India of the British Raj until her death. Her reign as the Queen lasted 63 years and seven months, longer than that of any other British monarch before or (as of 2009) since. The period centered on her reign is known as the Victorian era, a time of industrial, political, and military progress within the United Kingdom.

Queen Victoria

Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria; 24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901) was from 20 June 1837 the Queen…

"Queen Victoria as a young woman."—Myers, 1905

Queen Victoria

"Queen Victoria as a young woman."—Myers, 1905

(1819-1901) Queen of England 1837-1901

Queen Victoria of England

(1819-1901) Queen of England 1837-1901

(1819-1901) Queen of England 1837-1901

Queen Victoria of England

(1819-1901) Queen of England 1837-1901

(1819-1901) Queen of England 1837-1901

Queen Victoria of England

(1819-1901) Queen of England 1837-1901

(1819-1901) Queen of England 1837-1901

Queen Victoria of England

(1819-1901) Queen of England 1837-1901

A British statesman who is generally known as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain.

Sir Robert Walpole

A British statesman who is generally known as the first Prime Minister of Great Britain.

The first holder of the title was Arthur Wellesley, who defeated Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo.

Duke of Wellington

The first holder of the title was Arthur Wellesley, who defeated Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo.

William the Conqueror landing in England.

William

William the Conqueror landing in England.

"William and Mary." — Lardner, 1885

William and Mary

"William and Mary." — Lardner, 1885

"William I." — Lardner, 1885

William I

"William I." — Lardner, 1885

William I of England (1027 – 9 September 1087), better known as William the Conqueror, was Duke of Normandy from 1035 and King of England from 1066 to his death. To claim the English crown, William invaded England in 1066, leading an army of Normans to victory over the Anglo-Saxon forces of Harold Godwinson (who died in the conflict) at the Battle of Hastings, and suppressed subsequent English revolts in what has become known as the Norman Conquest. His reign, which brought Norman culture to England, had an enormous impact on the subsequent course of England in the Middle Ages. In addition to political changes, his reign also saw changes to English law, a programme of building and fortification, changes to the vocabulary of the English language, and the introduction of continental European feudalism into England.

William I of England

William I of England (1027 – 9 September 1087), better known as William the Conqueror, was Duke…

"William II" — Lardner, 1885

William II

"William II" — Lardner, 1885

William II (c. 1056 – 1100), the third son of William I of England, was King of England from 1087 until 1100, with powers over Normandy, and influence in Scotland.

King William II (Rufus) of England

William II (c. 1056 – 1100), the third son of William I of England, was King of England from 1087…

(1650-1702) Prince of Orange and King of England

King William III of England

(1650-1702) Prince of Orange and King of England

(1650-1702) Prince of Orange and King of England

King William III of England

(1650-1702) Prince of Orange and King of England

William IV (1765 – 1837) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 1830 until his death.

King William IV of England

William IV (1765 – 1837) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover…

"William the Conqueror (1066-1087), as represented on his seal. Although William really ruled 'as king by the edge of the sword,' he preferred to base his title on the promise of Edward the Confessor rather than on force of arms; and he adhered to far as possible to Anglo-Saxon usages, causing himself to be crowned at Westminster and binding himself to frame good laws and observe justice, as his predecessors had done. In fact he professed to regard himself as the lawful successor of the Anglo-Saxon kings, and not merely as a feudal conqueror. He had great difficulty in making the people recognize him as such, but when this was once done, he was a far more powerful ruler as king of England than he was as Norman duke."—Colby, 1899

William the Conqueror

"William the Conqueror (1066-1087), as represented on his seal. Although William really ruled 'as king…

Thomas Wilson (20 December 1663 – 7 March 1755) was Anglican Bishop of Sodor and Man between 1697 and 1755. When he came to the Isle of Man, he found the buildings of the diocese in a ruinous condition. The building of new churches was one of his first acts, and he eventually rebuilt most of the churches of the diocese along with establishing public libraries. Wilson worked to restore ecclesiastical discipline on the island, although he clashed with civil authorities partly because of the reduction of revenue from Wilson mitigating fines in the spiritual court.

Bishop Thomas Wilson

Thomas Wilson (20 December 1663 – 7 March 1755) was Anglican Bishop of Sodor and Man between 1697…

A British Army officer known for his victory over the French in Canada during the early 18th century.

James Wolfe

A British Army officer known for his victory over the French in Canada during the early 18th century.