William Rose (Clerk of the Parliaments)
Sir William Rose from Vanity Fair by Sir Leslie Ward | |
| Clerk of the Parliaments | |
| In office 1875–1885 | |
| Preceded by | Sir John Lefevre |
| Succeeded by | Sir Henry Graham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 July 1808 Sandhills, Christchurch, Dorset |
| Died | 19 November 1885 (aged 77) Hill Street, Berkeley Square, London |
| Spouse | Hon. Sophia Thellusson |
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| Education | Eton College St John's College, Cambridge |
Sir William Rose KCB DL JP (19 July 1808 – 19 November 1885) was a British barrister and civil servant who served as Clerk of the Parliaments from 1875 to 1885, succeeding his father.
From a Tory background, he was well-connected in the political world.