William George Fairfax

Sir

William George Fairfax
Portrait by William Grimaldi, 1798
Born8 March 1739
Bagshot, Surrey
Died17 November 1813
Edinburgh
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service / branchRoyal Navy
Years of service1750–1813
RankVice-Admiral
CommandsHMS Greyhound
HMS Alert
HMS Tartar
HMS Sheerness
HMS Repulse
HMS Venerable
HMS Quebec
Battles / wars
AwardsKnight bachelor (1797)
Colonel of Marines (1799)
Spouse(s)Hannah Spears
Janet Margaret Charters
Children6, including Mary Somerville

Sir William George Fairfax (8 March 1739 – 7 November 1813) was a vice-admiral in the Royal Navy and the progenitor of the Fairfax Baronets. His most notable service was as Admiral Adam Duncan's flag captain on board HMS Venerable during the Battle of Camperdown on 11 October 1797.