William Paxton
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William Paxton may refer to:
- William Paxton (musician)William Paxton (musician)William Paxton was a cellist in England. He composed several sets of duets and solos for the cello, including six duos for two cellos , eight duos for violin and cello , six solos for violin , four solos for violin and two for the cello , twelve easy lessons for cello . and six solos for cello...
(1737–1781), cellist - William McGregor PaxtonWilliam McGregor PaxtonWilliam McGregor Paxton was an American Impressionist painter.Born in Baltimore, the Paxton family came to Newton Corner in the mid-1870s, where William's father James established himself as a caterer. At 18, William won a scholarship to attend the Cowles Art School, where he began his art studies...
(1869–1941), American painter - Bill PaxtonBill PaxtonWilliam "Bill" Paxton is an American actor and film director. He gained popularity after starring roles in the films Apollo 13, Twister, Aliens, True Lies, and Titanic...
(1955– ), actor - William F. PaxtonWilliam F. PaxtonWilliam F. Paxton III, better known to his friends as Bill, is a conservative politician who is the current serving Mayor of Paducah, KY. Before his current term as the Mayor of Paducah, Paxton served a portion of an elected term from 1998 as a City Commissioner.-Early life:Paxton studied at...
III (1946–), politician - William A. PaxtonWilliam A. PaxtonWilliam A. Paxton was an American pioneer businessman and politician in Omaha, Nebraska. His life as a rancher and cattleman early in his life, as well as early work with the Union Pacific Railroad was highly regarded among his contemporaries; his success as a businessman later in his life led him...
(1837–1907), politician and businessman - Sir William Paxton (businessman)William Paxton (businessman)Sir William Paxton , was a Scottish-born sailor, businessman and later Welsh Member of Parliament for Carmarthen, who helped in the early Victorian age to develop the seaside resort of Tenby.-Early life:...
(1744–1824), MP for CarmarthenCarmarthen (UK Parliament constituency)Carmarthen was the name of a parliamentary constituency in Wales which returned one Member of Parliament to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom between 1542 and 1997...
, 1803–1806