William Bentinck (Royal Navy officer)

William Bentinck
Governor of Saint Vincent
In office
1798–1802
MonarchGeorge III
Preceded byJames Seton
Succeeded byHenry William Bentinck
Personal details
Born(1764-06-17)17 June 1764
Died21 February 1813(1813-02-21) (aged 48)
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Military service
Allegiance Britain
Branch/serviceRoyal Navy
Years of service1783–1813
Rank Vice-Admiral of the Blue
CommandsHMS Assistance
HMS Adamant
HMS Phaeton
HMS Tremendous
Battles/wars

Vice-Admiral William Bentinck FRS (17 June 1764 – 21 February 1813) was a Royal Navy officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of Saint Vincent from 1798 to 1802. During his long career in the navy, he eventually rose to the rank of Vice-Admiral of the Blue.