William Dickson (Falklands settler)

William Dickson
Bornc. 1805
Dublin
Died26 August 1833
Cause of deathMurdered
Resting placePort Louis
NationalityIrish
Occupation(s)Storekeeper, Gaucho
Known forearly Falklands History, entrusted to fly British flag, his diary, role in the Gaucho murders

William Dickson, born Dublin, Ireland (died 26 August 1833) was an Irish-born settler in Port Louis in the Falkland Islands during a pivotal time in its history. He was hired by Luis Vernet as Port Louis storekeeper. Following the removal of the Argentine administration, Dickson was given into custody the British flag. Dickson wrote a diary where he documented the life in Port Louis shortly after the British landing. He became one of the victims of the Gaucho Murders, on 26 August 1833.