William Sprague III

William Sprague, also known as William III or William Sprague III, was a politician and industrialist from the U.S. state of Rhode Island, serving as the 14th Governor, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator. He was the uncle of William Sprague IV, also a Governor and Senator from Rhode Island.

3 November 1799

Born on the same birth day (3 November): George Yardley • Jan Boerstoel • Lois Smith • Martin Cruz Smith • Walker Evans • William Cullen Bryant

Born in the same month (November 1799): Amos Bronson Alcott • Gustav, Prince of Vasa • John Light Atlee