William Compton, 1st Earl of Northampton, KG, known as 2nd Baron Compton from 1589 to 1618, was an English nobleman, peer, and politician.
- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- member of the House of Lords, Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire, Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire, Lord Lieutenant of Monmouthshire
- Born
- 1600
- Died
- June 24, 1630