William Temple | |
|---|---|
| 4th Provost of Trinity College Dublin | |
| In office 1 August 1609 – 15 January 1627 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Alvey |
| Succeeded by | William Bedell |
| Member of Parliament for Dublin University | |
| In office 9 May 1613 – 15 January 1627 | |
| Preceded by | New office |
| Succeeded by | William Bedell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 June 1555 Leicester, England |
| Died | 15 January 1627 (aged 71) Dublin, Ireland |
| Resting place | Trinity College Chapel |
| Spouse(s) | Martha Harrison (m. 1573; d. 1627) |
| Children | 5, including John |
| Education | Eton College |
| Alma mater | King's College, Cambridge (B.A., 1578; M.A., 1581) |
Sir William Temple (9 June 1555 – 15 January 1627) was an English Ramist logician and fourth Provost of Trinity College Dublin from 1609 to 1627. He also served as a member of the Irish House of Commons representing the Dublin University constituency from 1613 to 1627.