The Hon. William Hespeler | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Rosenfeld | |
| In office 1900–1903 | |
| Preceded by | Enoch Winkler - in riding of Rosenfeld |
| Succeeded by | Riding abolished - merged into Rhineland |
| 11th Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba | |
| In office March 29, 1900 – December 1903 | |
| Preceded by | Finlay McNaughton Young |
| Succeeded by | James Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 29, 1830 Baden-Baden, Grand Duchy of Baden |
| Died | April 18, 1921 (aged 90) Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Resting place | Saint Johns Anglican Church Cemetery, Winnipeg |
| Nationality | British subject |
| Political party | Independent Conservative |
| Spouse | Mary Hope Keachie (1828-1872) |
| Relations | Jacob Hespeler - brother, Charlotte Hespeler - mother of Adam Beck |
| Children | Alfred Aemilius, Georgina Hope, Wilhelm |
| Residence(s) | Waterloo, Winnipeg |
| Alma mater | Polytechnic Institute at Karlsruhe |
| Occupation | Businessman and immigration agent |
William Hespeler (December 29, 1830 – April 18, 1921), born Wilhelm, was a German-Canadian businessman, immigration agent, and member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. He served as Speaker of the Legislature and as honorary consul of Germany to Winnipeg and the Northwest Territories. He was awarded the Order of the Red Eagle for his services to Germany.