William Jolliffe

William Jolliffe may refer to:

  • William Jolliffe, 1st Baron Hylton, (1800–1876), known as Sir William Jolliffe, 1st Baronet, between 1821 and 1866, British Conservative Party politician
  • William Jolliffe (censor), first Chief Censor of New Zealand
  • William Jolliffe (1660-1750), British Member of Parliament for Petersfield, 1734–1741
  • William Jolliffe (1745-1802), British Member of Parliament for Petersfield, 1768–1802
  • William Sydney Hylton Jolliffe, British Member of Parliament for Petersfield, 1874–1880

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