Sir William Curtis, 1st Baronet

Sir
William Curtis
portrait by Sir Thomas Lawrence, 1823-1824
Born
25 January 1752 Wapping, London, England, United Kingdom
Died
18 January 1829 (aged 76) England, United Kingdom
NationalityEnglish
Occupation(s)Businessman, banker, politician
Sir William Curtis, 1st Baronet as Bonnie Willie. George Cruikshank, 1822.[1]

Sir William Curtis, 1st Baronet (25 January 1752 – 18 January 1829)[2] was an English merchant, banker, and politician. Although he had a long political and business career (the two significantly intertwined), he was probably best known for the banquets he hosted.