William Elliot

William Elliot may refer to:

  • William Elliot of Wells (1696–1764), English army officer, courtier and MP
  • William Elliot (MP) (1766–1818), MP and Chief Secretary for Ireland
  • William Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 3rd Earl of Minto (1814–1891), British Whig politician, MP for Hythe, Greenock, and for Clackmannan and Kinross
  • William Elliot Griffis, American orientalist

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