William Hotham, 1st Baron Hotham
The Lord Hotham | |
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portrait by Gilbert Stuart | |
| Born | 8 April 1736 |
| Died | 2 May 1813 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | Royal Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Mediterranean Fleet |
| Battles / wars | American Revolutionary War French Revolutionary Wars |
Admiral William Hotham, 1st Baron Hotham (8 April 1736 – 2 May 1813) was a Royal Navy officer. He was the son of Sir Beaumont Hotham (died 1771), a lineal descendant of Sir John Hotham.