William Brookes may refer to:
William Penny Brookes (1809–1895), English surgeon William Brookes (New South Wales politician), member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly William Brookes (Queensland politician) (1825–1898), member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly William Brookes (miner) (1834–1910), Australian gold miner, pastoralist and paper manufacturer Bill Brookes (c. 1882–1947), English rugby league player
See also William Brookes School, Much Wenlock, Shropshire, England William Brooks (disambiguation)