William Petrie | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 January 1821 |
| Died | 16 March 1908 (aged 87) |
| Education | South African College |
| Spouse | Anne Flinders |
| Children | William Matthew Flinders Petrie |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Electrical engineer |
| Institutions | Johnson, Matthey & Co. |
William Petrie (1821–1908) was an English electrical engineer, known for the development of the arc lamp.