William Johnstone Hope (1766–1831), prominent and controversial British Royal Navy officer and politician
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Bob Hope (William Henry Hope), British-born American comedian and actor
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William Hope Hodgson (1877–1918), English author of horror, fantastic fiction and science fiction
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It was designed for proprietors Morell and Mouillot by architect William Hope, built by D. Jenkins and opened by Madame Adelina Patti - a locally resident operatic diva.
Dawson began training racehorses in Scotland in 1840, where his main patrons were Lord Kelburn and William Hope Johnstone.