William Sinclair

William Sinclair may refer to:

  • William Sinclair (footballer) (born 1934), Scottish professional footballer
  • William Sinclair (bishop) (died 1337), bishop of Dunkeld
  • William Sinclair, 1st Earl of Caithness (1410–1484), Scottish nobleman
  • William Sinclair, 2nd Earl of Caithness (1459–1513), Scottish nobleman
  • William Sinclair (father) (1804–1878), Scottish author and rector of Pulborough, Sussex
  • William Pirrie Sinclair (1837–1900), MP for Antrim and Falkirk Burghs
  • William Sinclair (son) (1850–1917), Anglican priest and author
  • W. E. N. Sinclair (1873–1947), Canadian barrister, solicitor and politician
  • William Sinclair (fur trader), chief factor of the Hudson's Bay Company
  • William H. Sinclair, president of the Galveston street car company
  • Will Sinclair, character in Angel in My Pocket

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