Sir William Houstoun, 1st Baronet
- Sir William Houstoun, 1st Baronet
Sir William Houstoun, 1st Baronet KCB (10 August 1766-8 April 1842), was a General in the British Army who served as acting Governor of Gibraltar from 1831 to 1835. His earlier service included a tour in India as commander of the 20th Regiment of Foot (East Devonshire Fusiliers). In 1836 he was created a Baronet.
References
*Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). "Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage" (1990 edition). New York: St Martin's Press, 1990.
* [http://www.angeltowns.com/town/peerage/ Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page]
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