William Howe

William Howe may refer to:

  • William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe (1729–1814), British general during American Revolutionary War
  • William Howe (architect), patented Howe Truss for covered bridges
  • William Dean Howe (1916–1982), Canadian Member of Parliament
  • William F. Howe (lawyer) (1828–1902), American trial lawyer, founded Howe and Hummel
  • William Francis Howe (1888–1952), American stockbroker and military leader during World Wars
  • William Henry Howe (1846–1929), American painter
  • William T. Howe (born 1835), farmer and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada

Famous quotes containing the word howe:

    In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea,
    With a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me;
    As He died to make men holy, let us die to make men free;
    —Julia Ward Howe (1819–1910)