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He was a pioneer in the use of fossilised faeces , for which he coined the term coprolites , to reconstruct ancient ecosystems .

He was a pioneer in the use of fossilized faeces ( he coined the term coprolites ) to reconstruct ancient ecosystems .

Not only was William Buckland 's home filled with specimens -- animal as well as mineral , live as well as dead -- but he claimed to have eaten his way through the animal kingdom : zoöphagy .

Not only was Buckland 's home filled with specimens -- animal as well as mineral , live as well as dead -- but he claimed to have eaten much of the animal kingdom , a practice known as zoöphagy .

The Chapel Royal .

Chapel Royal .

Oates died in Montgomery , and is buried there in Oakwood Cemetery .

Oates died on September 9 , 1910 in Montgomery , Alabama , and was buried there in Oakwood Cemetery .

Along with Meriwether Lewis , Clark helped lead the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1803 to 1806 across the Louisiana Purchase to the Pacific Ocean , and claimed the Pacific Northwest for the United States .

Along with Meriwether Lewis , Clark led the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1803 to 1806 across the Louisiana Purchase to the Pacific Ocean , and claimed the Pacific Northwest for the United States .

Although born in Knox County , Tennessee , Falkner lived with his family in Ste. Genevieve , Missouri and Pontotoc , Mississippi before settling at the age of 17 in Ripley , Tippah County , Mississippi .

Although born in Knox County , Tennessee , Falkner lived with his family in Missouri and Pontotoc , Mississippi before settling at the age of 17 in Ripley , Tippah County , Mississippi .

William Clay Ford , Sr. ( March 14 , 1925 -- March 9 , 2014 ) was the youngest child of Edsel Ford and was the last surviving grandchild of Henry Ford .

William Clay Ford , Sr. ( March 14 , 1925 -- March 9 , 2014 ) was an American businessman . He was the last surviving grandchild of Henry Ford .

William 's first refuge was with King Henry 's great enemy , Robert de Bellême , who had extensive estates south of the duchy .

William 's first refuge was with King Henry 's great enemy , Robert de Bellême , who had extensive lands south of Normandy .

He invaded the duchy down the river Seine , and on 20 August 1119 was met by the troops of King Henry at the Battle of Brémule , where the French were decisively defeated .

He invaded Normandy down the river Seine . On 20 August 1119 the French king was met by the troops of King Henry at the Battle of Brémule .

William Dean Howells ( ; March 1 , 1837 -- May 11 , 1920 ) was an American realist author , literary critic , and playwright .

William Dean Howells ( March 1 , 1837 -- May 11 , 1920 ) was an American author and literary critic .

Carl William Demarest ( February 27 , 1892 -- December 27 , 1983 ) was an American character actor known for playing Uncle Charley in `` My Three Sons '' .

Carl William Demarest ( February 27 , 1892 -- December 28 , 1983 ) was an American character actor . He is best known for playing Uncle Charley in `` My Three Sons '' .

William Dozier ( February 13 , 1908 -- April 23 , 1991 ) was an American film and television producer and actor .

William Dozier ( February 13 , 1908 -- April 23 , 1991 ) was an American movie and television producer and actor .

Dozier died in Santa Monica , California from a stroke , aged 83 .

Dozier died on April 23 , 1991 from a stroke in Santa Monica , California , aged 83 .

Then , Dozier married Joan Fontaine from 1946 until they divorced in 1951 .

Then he was married to Joan Fontaine from 1946 until they divorced in 1951 .

Dozier was born in Omaha , Nebraska .

Dozier was born on February 13 , 1908 in Omaha , Nebraska .

Despite considering himself a `` wet , '' he enforced prohibition since it was the law of the land .

Despite considering himself a `` wet '' , he enforced prohibition since it was the law of the land .

Dever 's term in office saw many improvements to the city 's infrastructure , including the completion of Wacker Drive , the extension of Ogden Avenue , the straightening of the Chicago River and the building of the city 's first airport , Municipal Airport .

Dever 's term in office saw many improvements to the city , including the completion of Wacker Drive , the extension of Ogden Avenue , the straightening of the Chicago River and the building of the city 's first airport , Municipal Airport .

Gladstone was also Britain 's oldest Prime Minister ; he resigned for the final time when he was 84 years old .

Gladstone was 84 years old when he resigned for the last time . This made him Britain 's oldest ever Prime Minister .

He hosted 1,429 episodes of the television show `` Firing Line '' ( 1966 -- 1999 ) where he became known for his transatlantic accent and wide vocabulary .

He hosted 1,429 episodes of the television show `` Firing Line '' from 1966 until 1999 , where he became known for his transatlantic accent and wide vocabulary .

He also wrote a nationally syndicated newspaper column and numerous spy novels .

He also wrote a nationally syndicated newspaper column , and wrote numerous spy novels .

William F. Nolan William Francis Nolan ( born March 6 , 1928 ) is an American author , who has written hundreds of stories in the science fiction , fantasy and horror genres .

William F. Nolan William Francis Nolan ( born March 6 , 1928 in Kansas City , Missouri ) is an American author . He had written hundreds of stories in the science fiction , fantasy and horror genres .

He donated part of his Nobel money `` to establish a fund to support and encourage new fiction writers '' , eventually resulting in the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction , and donated another part to a local Oxford bank , establishing a scholarship fund to help educate African-American teachers at Rust College in nearby Holly Springs , Mississippi .

He donated a portion of his Nobel winnings `` to establish a fund to support and encourage new fiction writers , '' eventually resulting in the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction . He donated another portion to a local Oxford bank to establish an account to provide scholarship funds to help educate African-American education majors at nearby Rust College in Holly Springs , Mississippi .

In 1946 he was one of three finalists for the first `` Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine '' Award and placed second to Rhea Galati .

In 1946 , Faulkner was one of three finalists for the first `` Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine '' Award .

William Edward Fichtner ( born November 27 , 1956 ) is an American actor .

William Edward `` Will '' Fichtner ( born November 27 , 1956 ) is an American actor .

He has German ancestry .

He is of German ancestry .

William Floyd ( December 17 , 1734 -- August 4 , 1821 ) was an American politician from New York , and a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence .

William Floyd ( December 17 , 1734 -- August 4 , 1821 ) , was a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of New York .

Some of his other films include `` Sorcerer '' , `` Cruising '' , `` To Live and Die in L.A. '' , `` Jade '' , `` Rules of Engagement '' , `` The Hunted '' , `` Bug '' , and `` Killer Joe '' .

Some of his other movie include `` Sorcerer '' , `` Cruising '' , `` To Live and Die in L.A. '' , `` Jade '' , `` Rules of Engagement '' , `` The Hunted '' , `` Bug '' , and `` Killer Joe '' .

William Friedkin ( born August 29 , 1935 ) is an American film director , producer and screenwriter best known for directing `` The French Connection '' in 1971 and `` The Exorcist '' in 1973 ; for the former , he won the Academy Award for Best Director .

William Friedkin ( born August 29 , 1935 ) is an American movie director , producer and screenwriter . He was best known for directing `` The French Connection '' in 1971 and `` The Exorcist '' in 1973 .

In a statistical overview derived from writings by and about William George Aston , OCLC/WorldCat encompasses roughly 90 + works in 200 + publications in 4 languages and 3,000 + library holdings .

In a statistical overview derived from writings by and about William George Aston , OCLC/WorldCat includes roughly 90 + works in 200 + publications in 4 languages and 3,000 + library holdings .

`` Neuromancer '' .

Neuromancer .

The Sprawl trilogy , `` The Difference Engine '' , and the Bridge trilogy .

The Sprawl trilogy , The Difference Engine , and the Bridge trilogy .

Godwin is most famous for two books that he published within the space of a year : `` An Enquiry Concerning Political Justice '' , an attack on political institutions , and `` Things as They Are ; or , The Adventures of Caleb Williams '' , which attacks aristocratic privilege , but also is the first mystery novel .

Godwin is famous for two books that he published within the space of a year : `` An Enquiry Concerning Political Justice '' , an attack on political institutions , and `` Things as They Are or The Adventures of Caleb Williams '' , which attacks aristocratic privilege , but also is virtually the first mystery novel .

He is considered one of the first exponents of utilitarianism , and the first modern proponent of anarchism .

He is considered one of the first exponents of utilitarianism , and one of the first modern proponents of philosophical anarchism .

William Gopallawa was born on 17 September 1896 at the Dullewe Maha Walauwa , Dullewe in the Matale District of Ceylon .

William Gopallawa was born on 17 September 1897 at the Dullewe Maha Walauwa , Dullewe in the Matale District of Ceylon .

He served as Governor-General during the tenure of different governments headed by Sirimavo Bandaranaike of SLFP and Dudley Senanayake of UNP .

He served as Governor-General during the tenure of different governments headed by the SLFP led regime of Sirimavo Bandaranaike and the UNP led regime of Dudley Senanayake .

He was Member of Parliament for Moss Side from 1945 until 1950 and for Manchester Exchange from 1950 until his death in 1973 .

He was Member of Parliament for Moss Side from 1945 until 1950 . He represented Manchester Exchange from 1950 until his death in 1973 .

William H. Crawford William Harris Crawford ( February 24 , 1772 -- September 15 , 1834 ) was an American politician and judge during the early 19th century .

William Harris Crawford ( February 24 , 1772 -- September 15 , 1834 ) was an important American politician , as well as a judge , during the early 19th century .

William Henry `` Bill '' Gates ( born William Henry Gates II ; November 30 , 1925 ) is a retired American attorney and philanthropist and author of the book `` Showing Up for Life : Thoughts on the Gifts of a Lifetime '' .

William Henry Gates , Sr. ( born William Henry Gates II , November 30 , 1925 ) is a retired American attorney , philanthropist and author of the book `` Showing Up for Life : Thoughts on the Gifts of a Lifetime '' .

He studied law in the office of Chief Justice Morrison Waite , and was admitted to the bar at Peru , Indiana in 1865 .

He studied law in the office of Chief Justice Morrison Waite , and was admitted to the bar in Peru , Indiana in 1865 .

Miller died in 1917 in Indianapolis , Indiana , and is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery in that city .

Miller died in 1917 in Indianapolis , Indiana , and is [ buried ] in Crown Hill Cemetery in that city .

In 1889 , President Harrison appointed Miller Attorney General .

In 1889 , President Harrison made Miller Attorney General .

Miller practiced in that city for a short time , and also held the office of county school examiner .

Miller practiced in that city for a short time , and was also the county school examiner .

Born in Augusta , New York , William Miller graduated from Hamilton College in 1861 .

Born in Augusta , New York , Miller [ graduated ] from Hamilton College in 1861 .

Macy has described himself as `` sort of a Middle American , WASPy , Lutheran kind of guy ... Everyman '' .

Macy has described his screen persona as `` sort of a Middle American , WASPy , Lutheran kind of guy ... Everyman '' .

Prescott first traveled to the island of São Miguel in the Azores , where his grandfather and Portuguese grandmother lived .

After he had graduated , Prescott traveled to the island of São Miguel in the Azores , where his grandfather and Portuguese grandmother lived .

Haines ' life story is told in the 1998 `` Wisecracker : The Life and Times of William Haines , Hollywood 's First Openly Gay Star '' by William J. Mann , and his designs are the subject of Peter Schifando and Haines associate Jean H. Mathison 's 2005 book `` Class Act : William Haines Legendary Hollywood Decorator '' .

Haines 's life story is told in the 1998 biography `` Wisecracker : The Life and Times of William Haines , Hollywood 's First Openly Gay Star '' by William J. Mann . Haines 's designs are the subject of Peter Schifando and Haines associate Jean H. Mathison 's 2005 book `` Class Act : William Haines Legendary Hollywood Decorator '' .

Haines and Shields remained together until Haines ' death .

Death . Haines and Shields remained together for the rest of their lives .

World of Wonder produced `` Out of the Closet , Off the Screen : The Life of William Haines '' , which aired on American Movie Classics in 2001 .

World of Wonder produced `` Out of the Closet , Off the Screen : The Life of William Haines '' It aired on HBO in 2001 .

William Hale Thompson ( May 14 , 1869 -- March 19 , 1944 ) was Mayor of Chicago from 1915 to 1923 and again from 1927 to 1931 .

William Hale Thompson ( May 14 , 1869 -- March 19 , 1944 ) was an American who was the Mayor of Chicago from 1915 to 1923 and again from 1927 to 1931 .

Known as `` Big Bill '' , Thompson was the last Republican to serve as Mayor of Chicago ( as of 2015 ) . He ranks among the most unethical mayors in American history .

Known as `` Big Bill '' , Thompson was the last Republican to serve as Mayor of Chicago , and is one of the worst mayors in American history .

He held the seat until his defeat in 1913 .

He held the seat until he was defeated in 1913 .

In 1929 , he was appointed President of the Western Australian Employers Federation ; he remained in this position until his death in 1935 .

In 1929 , he became President of the Western Australian Employers Federation . He remained in this position until his death in 1935 .

Bragg was appointed Quain Professor of physics at University College London in 1915 , but did not take up his duties there until after World War I .

Bragg was appointed Quain Professor of Physics at University College London in 1915 , but did not take up his duties there until after World War I. Royal Institution .

On March 26 , Harrison became ill with a cold .

On March 26 , 1841 , Harrison became ill with a cold .

Harrison 's doctors tried cures , applying opium , castor oil , leeches , and Virginia snakeweed , but the treatments only made Harrison worse , and he became delirious .

Harrison 's doctors tried cures of applying opium , castor oil , leeches , and Virginia snakeweed . But the treatments only made Harrison worse , and he became restless .

The cold worsened , rapidly turning to pneumonia and pleurisy .

The cold was worsened , quickly turning to pneumonia and pleurisy .

His original interment was in the public vault of the Congressional Cemetery in Washington , D.C. .

His original interment was in Congressional Cemetery in Washington , D.C. .

Harrison served the shortest term of any American president : March 4 -- April 4 , 1841 , 30 days , 12 hours , and 30 minutes .

He served the shortest term of any president from March 4 , 1841 to April 4 , 1841 , 30 days , 12 hours , and 30 mintues .

William Henry Hudson ( 4 August 1841 -- 18 August 1922 ) was an author , naturalist , and ornithologist .

William Henry Hudson ( 4 August 1841 -- 18 August 1922 ) was a writer , naturalist , and ornithologist .

Herschel discovered infrared radiation in sunlight by passing it through a prism and holding a thermometer just beyond the red end of the visible spectrum .

Herschel discovered infrared radiation by passing sunlight through a prism and holding a thermometer just beyond the red end of the visible spectrum .

The largest and most famous of these was a reflecting telescope with a primary mirror and a 40-foot ( 12 m ) focal length .

The largest and most famous of his telescopes was a reflecting telescope with a 48 in main mirror and a 40-foot ( 12 m ) focal length .

He called the new planet the ` Georgian star ' ( Georgium sidus ) after King George III , which also brought him favour ; the name did not stick .

Herschel called the new planet the ` Georgian star ' ( Georgium sidus ) after King George III , which brought him favour ; the name did not stick , however .

Caroline returned to Hanover after the death of her brother .

His sister Caroline returned to Hanover , Germany after the death of her brother .

On 25 August 1822 , Herschel died at Observatory House , Windsor Road , Slough , and is buried at nearby St Laurence 's Church , Upton , Slough .

Herschel died at Observatory House , Windsor Road , Slough , Buckinghamshire , and is buried at nearby St Laurence 's Church , Upton .

Herschel 's epitaph is Herschel 's son John Herschel also became a famous astronomer .

His son John Herschel also became a famous astronomer .

From studying the proper motion of stars , Herschel was the first to realise that the solar system is moving through space , and he determined the approximate direction of that movement .

From studying the proper motion of stars , he was the first to realize that the solar system is moving through space . He worked out the approximate direction of that movement .

In 1746 he painted actor David Garrick as Richard III , for which he was paid # 200 , `` which was more , '' he wrote , `` than any English artist ever received for a single portrait . ''

In 1746 he painted actor David Garrick as Richard III . He was paid # 200 , `` which was more , '' he wrote , `` than any English artist ever received for a single portrait '' .

His last major works , `` The Lady of Shalott '' and a large version of `` The Light of the World '' were completed with the help of his assistant Edward Robert Hughes .

His last major works , `` The Lady of Shalott '' and a large version of `` The Light of the World '' were completed with the help of his assistant , Edward Robert Hughes .

Hunt also painted many works based on poems , such as `` Isabella '' and `` The Lady of Shalott '' .

Hunt also painted many works based on poems , such as `` Isabella , or the Pot of Basil '' and `` The Lady of Shalott '' .

In the mid-1850s Hunt travelled to the Holy Land in search of accurate topographical and ethnographical material for further religious works , and to `` use my powers to make more tangible Jesus Christ 's history and teaching '' ; there he painted `` The Scapegoat '' , `` The Finding of the Saviour in the Temple '' and `` The Shadow of Death '' , along with many landscapes of the region .

In the mid-1850s Hunt travelled to the Holy Land in search of material for more religious works , and to `` use my powers to make more tangible Jesus Christ 's history and teaching '' . there he painted `` The Scapegoat '' , `` The Finding of the Saviour in the Temple '' and `` The Shadow of Death '' , along with many landscapes of the region .

William Holman Hunt ( 2 April 1827 -- 7 September 1910 ) was an English painter and one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood .

William Holman Hunt OM ( 2 April 1827 -- 7 September 1910 ) was an English painter , and one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite brotherhood .

He formed the Pre-Raphaelite movement in 1848 , after meeting the poet and artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti .

Hunt formed the Pre-Raphaelite movement in 1848 , after meeting the poet and artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti .

He eventually built his own house in Jerusalem He eventually had to give up painting because failing eyesight meant that he could not get the level of quality that he wanted .

He eventually had to give up painting because failing eyesight meant that he could not get the level of quality that he wanted .

Along with John Everett Millais they sought to revitalise art by emphasising the detailed observation of the natural world in a spirit of quasi-religious devotion to truth .

With John Everett Millais , they sought to revitalise art . They favoured the detailed observation of the natural world , in a spirit of devotion to thetruth .

William Hooper ( June 28 , 1742 -- October 14 , 1790 ) was an American lawyer , physician , politician , and a member of the Continental Congress representing North Carolina from 1774 through 1777 .

William Hooper ( June 17 , 1742 -- October 14 , 1790 ) , was an American lawyer , politician , and a member of the Continental Congress representing North Carolina from 1774 through 1777 .

Hootkins was born in Dallas , Texas .

Hootkins was born on July 5 , 1948 in Dallas , Texas .

Hootkins died of pancreatic cancer in Santa Monica , California in 2005 at the age of 57 .

Hootkins died on October 23 , 2005 in Santa Monica , California from pancreatic cancer , aged 57 .

Taft is often remembered as being the most obese president .

Taft was the most obese president .

Sir William Huggins , OM , KCB , FRS ( 7 February 1824 -- 12 May 1910 ) was an English astronomer best known for his pioneering work in astronomical spectroscopy together with his wife Margaret Lindsay Huggins .

Sir William Huggins , KCB , OM , FRS , ( 7 February 1824 -- 12 May 1910 ) was an English astronomer best known for his work in astronomical spectroscopy .

William McChord Hurt ( born March 20 , 1950 ) is an American stage and film actor .

William Hurt ( born March 20 , 1950 ) is an American actor .

William III ( Willem Alexander Paul Frederik Lodewijk , anglicised : William Alexander Paul Frederick Louis ; 19 February 1817 -- 23 November 1890 ) was King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg from 1849 until his death in 1890 .

William III of the Netherlands ( `` Willem Alexander Paul Frederik Lodewijk '' , anglicised : `` William Alexander Paul Frederick Louis of Orange-Nassau '' ) ( 19 February 1817 -- 23 November 1890 ) was from 1849 King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg until his death .

William IV ( William Henry ; 21 August 1765 -- 20 June 1837 ) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death .

William IV ( William Henry ; 21 August 1765 -- 20 June 1837 ) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death .

William J. Casey William Joseph Casey ( March 13 , 1913 -- May 6 , 1987 ) was the Director of Central Intelligence from 1981 to 1987 .

William J. Casey William Joseph Casey ( March 13 , 1913 -- May 6 , 1987 ) was an American politician . He was the Director of Central Intelligence from 1981 to 1987 under Ronald Reagan .

Coyne died at the age of 77 on November 3 , 2013 , two months after falling and sustaining head injuries .

Coyne died at the age of 77 on November 3 , 2013 , two months after falling and sustaining head injuries in Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania .

William J. Coyne William Joseph Coyne ( August 24 , 1936 -- November 3 , 2013 ) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania .

William J. Coyne William Joseph Coyne ( August 24 , 1936 -- November 3 , 2013 ) was an American politician . He was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania .

William Jay Smith ( April 22 , 1918 -- August 18 , 2015 ) was an American poet .

William Jay Smith ( 22 April 1918 -- 18 August 2015 ) was an American poet .

He was appointed the nineteenth Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress from 1968 to 1970 .

He was the 19th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress from 1968 to 1970 .

His manuals of engineering science and practice were used for many decades after their publication in the 1850s and 1860s .

His manuals of engineering science and practice were used for many decades after their publication , in the 1850s and 1860s .

He was hanged on 23 May 1701 , at ` Execution Dock ' , Wapping , in London .

He was found guilty of murder and was executed by hanging at ` Execution Dock ' , Wapping , in London on 23 May 1701 .

William Kristol ( born December 23 , 1952 ) is an American neoconservative political analyst and commentator .

William Kristol ( born December 23 , 1952 ) is an American political analyst and commentator .

At 93 he was the oldest of the six living current or previous governors of North Dakota .

At 93 , he was the oldest of the six living current or previous governors of North Dakota .

William L. Guy William Lewis Guy ( September 30 , 1919 -- April 26 , 2013 ) was the governor of the U.S. state of North Dakota from 1961 to 1973 .

William L. Guy William Lewis Guy ( September 30 , 1919 -- April 26 , 2013 ) was an American politician who was the governor of the U.S. state of North Dakota from 1961 to 1973 .

Guy was born in Devils Lake , North Dakota .

Guy was born on September 30 , 1919 in Devils Lake , North Dakota .

At one stage the narrator remarks : ' I have lyved in londe ... my name is longe wille ' ( B.XV .152 ) .

At one stage the narrator says : ' I have lyved in londe ... my name is longe wille ' .

In 1963 Lawson was honoured , together with Blaxland and Wentworth , on a postage stamp issued by Australia Post depicting the Blue Mountains crossing .

In 1963 Lawson was honoured , together with Blaxland and Wentworth , on a postage stamp issued by Australia Post showing the Blue Mountains crossing .

William LeBaron Jenney ( September 25 , 1832 -- June 14 , 1907 ) was an American architect and engineer who is known for building the first skyscraper in 1884 and became known as the Father of the American skyscraper .

William Le Baron Jenney ( September 25 , 1832 -- June 14 , 1907 ) was an American architect and engineer . He is known for building the first skyscraper in 1884 .

He served as the tenth Prime Minister of Canada from December 29 , 1921 , to June 28 , 1926 ; from September 25 , 1926 , to August 7 , 1930 ; and from October 23 , 1935 , to November 15 , 1948 .

He served as the tenth Prime Minister of Canada from December 29 , 1921 to June 28 , 1926 ; from September 25 , 1926 to August 7 , 1930 ; and from October 23 , 1935 to November 15 , 1948 .

On September 16 , Daley made a surprise announcement that he was exiting the race for Illinois Governor due to the personal hardships inherent in running a campaign for elective office .

On September 16th , Daley made a surprise announcement that he was exiting the race for Illinois Governor due to the personal hardships inherent in running a campaign for elective office .

In 1975 , he was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame and in 1981 to the United States Hockey Hall of Fame .

He was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1975 , and the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 1981 .

William M. Jennings William M. Jennings ( December 14 , 1920 -- August 17 , 1981 ) was an executive in the National Hockey League .

William M. Jennings William M. Jennings ( December 14 , 1920 -- August 17 , 1981 ) was an owner in the National Hockey League .