English merchant and the first governor (1681–1683) of the East India Company (EIC) in Bengal
1632 CE
to 1701 CE
Sir William Hedges (21 October 1632 – 6 August 1701) was an English merchant and the first governor (1681–1683) of the East India Company (EIC) in Bengal. In later life, his positions included joint sheriff of London for 1694.