Sir William Roberts

Sir William Roberts may refer to:

  • William Roberts (parliamentarian) (1605-1662), of Neasden House at Willesden in Middlesex, English Member of Parliamen
  • Sir William Roberts, 1st Baronet (1638–1688), of Willesden in Middlesex, English landowner and politician
  • William Roberts (physician) (1830-1899), English physician

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