William Gage, 2nd Viscount Gage

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William Hall Gage, 2nd Viscount Gage (January 1, 1718 – October 11, 1791) was born to Thomas Gage and Benedicta Maria Theresa Hall. He was equerry for the Prince of Wales and also served five terms as Member of Parliament representing the Seaford borough of Sussex.

As eldest son, he succeeded his father to the title Viscount Gage on December 21, 1754. He served as Paymaster of Pensions from 1755 through 1763 and later from 1765 until 1782 when Parliament dissolved the office. On February 3, 1757 he married Elizabeth Gideon, the daughter of Sir Sampson Gideon. His wife died July 1, 1783.

In 1780, Lord Gage was created Baron Gage in the Peerage of Great Britain with remainder to heirs male. Since he had no heirs male, he was again enobled as Baron Gage of Highmeadow in the Peerage of Great Britain in 1790, but this time with special remainder to the heirs male of his brothers. Gage died October 11, 1791.

William Gage's younger brother, Thomas Gage, was Commander-in-Chief of British forces at the beginning of the American Revolution. Gage's nephew and namesake, Sir William Hall Gage served as Admiral of the Fleet in 1862.

Parliament of Great Britain
Preceded by Sir William Gage, Bt Philip Yorke, 1st Earl of Hardwicke	Member of Parliament for Seaford with William Hay 1744–1747	Succeeded by James Peachey William Pitt
Preceded by William Hay William Pitt	Member of Parliament for Seaford with James Peachey 1754–1768	Succeeded by John Durand George Medley
Peerage of Ireland
Preceded by Thomas Gage	Viscount Gage 1754–1791	Succeeded by Henry Gage
Peerage of Great Britain
Preceded by New Creation	Baron Gage 1780–1791	Succeeded by Extinct
	Baron Gage of Highmeadow 1790–1791	Succeeded by Henry Gage