William Duff-Gordon

Sir William Duff-Gordon, 2nd Baronet (8 April 1772 – 8 March 1823), known as William Gordon until 1815, was a Scottish politician.

His mother was Anne, daughter of William Duff.

He was returned to Parliament as one of two representatives for Worcester in 1807, a seat he held until 1818.

In 1815, he succeeded his uncle Sir James Duff, 1st Baronet, as 2nd Baronet of Halkin according to a special remainder, and assumed the same year by Royal licence the additional surname of Duff.

[1][2] He died in March 1823, aged 50, and was succeeded in the baronetcy by his son Alexander.