• Name: Adam, William
• Gender: Male
• Birth Date: 2  August  1751
• Death Date: 17  February  1839
• Occupation: politician
• Occupation: advocate

William Adam was elected to parliament in 1774. He subsequently fought a duel with Charles James Fox in 1779 which formed the basis of a firm friendship. He was much involved in the management of the Whig party in the 1790s despite losing his seat in 1794. After building a successful legal practice, he returned to parliament in 1806.

Godwin met him once at Lauderdale's in 1796, a meeting noted in his 1796 list.

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