William Duncombe (1690–1769) was a British author and playwright. William Duncombe may also refer to: Sir William Duncombe, 2nd Baronet (1658–1706), of the Duncombe baronets William Duncombe (composer) (c. 1736–1738–1818/19), English composer William Duncombe, 2nd Baron Feversham (1798–1867), British landowner and politician William Duncombe, 1st Earl of Feversham (1829–1915), British politician William Duncombe, Viscount Helmsley (1852–1881), British politician