Willem

Frederik Willem de Klerk, South African former politician and President of South Africa (1989-94).

Willem van Eijk is a convicted Dutch serial killer known as "Het Beest van Harkstede". He was convicted twice for a total of five murders. Willem van Eijk was born in 1941 in the small village of Korteraar, South Holland. During his time at an elementary school in Ter Aar he was an outcast and referred to as "Gekke Willempje", something he later used to justify his actions. During this time of extreme bullying, Willem started to collect morbid items, such as dead bugs and frogs. He soon gained notoriety in his home village for his cruelty towards animals; especially dogs, cats, and ducks. Still a loner when attending high school, Van Eijk committed petty crimes. During this time he started to dream about raping and killing women.

Willem Janssen is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for FC Utrecht in the Dutch Eredivisie. Born in Nijmegen, Janssen made his professional debut for VVV-Venlo in the 2004-05 season, before signing for Roda JC in 2007.

Willem was the middle name of Dutch drummer Cornelius "Cor" van der Beek.

Willem Dafoe (born 1955 in Appleton, Wisconsin) is a famous American actor.

Willem Pieterszoon Buytewech (1591-1624) was a Dutch painter nicknamed Geestige Willem.

Willem van Aelst (1625-1683) was a Dutch painter of lavish flower pieces and still-lifes.

Billy Idol's son is named Willem.

Actor Willem Dafoe is a famous bearer.

Famous bearers of this name are several kings of the Netherlands: Willem of Orange, Willem III etc. At this moment the crownprince of Holland is: Willem-Alexander. When he becomes king, his name will be 'king Willem IV'.