William Vernon Harcourt may refer to:
- William Vernon Harcourt (scientist) (1789–1871), son of the archbishop, father of the politician, and founder of the British Association for the Advancement of Science
- William Vernon Harcourt (politician) (1827–1904), son of the scientist, and Chancellor of the Exchequer
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