William Osgoode
William Osgoode | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of Upper Canada | |
| In office 1792–1794 | |
| Preceded by | new title |
| Succeeded by | John Elmsley |
| Chief Justice of Lower Canada | |
| In office 1794–1801 | |
| Preceded by | William Smith |
| Succeeded by | Henry Allcock |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 1754 London, United Kingdom |
| Died | January 17, 1824 (aged 69) London, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | English |
| Residence(s) | York, Upper Canada London |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
| Occupation | Barrister |
| Profession | Canadian and English jurist |
William Osgoode (March 1754 – January 17, 1824) was the first Chief Justice of Upper Canada (now known as Ontario, Canada).