William Giffard, second duke of Northumberland
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| William Giffard | |
|---|---|
| Duke of Northumberland Earl of Essex | |
| Predecessor | William |
| Successor | William |
| Born | 1095 |
| Died | 12 April 1129 (aged 34) Colchester, Essex, England |
| Buried | Waltham Abbey |
| Noble family | Giffard |
| Spouse(s) | Seva de Gael (m. 1114) |
| Issue | |
| Father | William, duke of Northumberland |
| Mother | Æthelflæed of Godwin |
William Giffard (1095 - 12 April 1129) was an Anglo-Norman nobleman, second duke of Northumberland and third earl of Essex. A shrewd politician and warlord, Giffard rebelled multiple times against King William II and was executed for treason in 1129.