William Mudge

For his son, see William Mudge (Royal Navy officer).

Major-General
William Mudge
FRS
Born(1762-12-01)1 December 1762
Plymouth, England
Died17 April 1820(1820-04-17) (aged 57)
OccupationSurveyor
Known forTriangulation of Britain

William Mudge (1762–1820) was an English artillery officer and surveyor, born in Plymouth, an important figure in the work of the Ordnance Survey.

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