William Knighton
Sir William Knighton | |
|---|---|
| Private Secretary to the Sovereign | |
| In office 1822–1830 | |
| Monarch | George IV |
| Preceded by | Lt. Gen. Sir Benjamin Bloomfield |
| Succeeded by | Lt. Gen. Sir Herbert Taylor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1776 Bere Ferrers, England, UK |
| Died | 11 October 1836 London, England, UK |
| Resting place | Kensal Green Cemetery |
| Spouse | Dorothea Knighton |
| Alma mater | University of St Andrews and University of Edinburgh |
Sir William Knighton, 1st Baronet, GCH (1776 – 11 October 1836) was Private Secretary to the Sovereign under George IV (1822–1830).