William Compton, 1st Earl of Northampton

English nobleman, peer and politician

For other people named William Compton, see William Compton (disambiguation).

Portrait miniature of Sir William Compton as Baron Compton, c. 1600, by an unknown artist.

Arms of Sir William Compton, 1st Earl of Northampton, KG

William Compton, 1st Earl of Northampton, KG (died 24 June 1630), known as 2nd Baron Compton from 1589 to 1618, was an English nobleman, peer, and politician.