William Windham

William Windham (1780-1810) was an English statesman, born of an ancient Norfolk family.

Windham was opposed to the American War. He took part in the impeachment of Warren Hastings, and was Secretary at War under William Pitt. He advocated the removal of Catholic disabilities, but was opposed to Parliamentary reform. Windham has been described by his contemporaries as the model both physically and mentally of an English gentleman, able and high minded.

This article incorporates text from the public domain 1907 edition of The Nuttall Encyclopaedia.