William Hunter (senator)

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William Hunter Jr.
Portrait by Charles Bird King, 1824
1st United States Minister to Brazil
In office January 1, 1842 – December 9, 1843
President	John Tyler
Preceded by	Himself (as Chargé d'Affaires)
Succeeded by	George H. Proffit
4th United States Chargé d'Affaires to Brazil
In office January 7, 1835 – January 1, 1842
President	Andrew Jackson Martin Van Buren William Henry Harrison John Tyler
Preceded by	Ethan Allen Brown
Succeeded by	Himself (as Minister)
United States Senator from Rhode Island
In office October 28, 1811 – March 3, 1821
Preceded by	Christopher G. Champlin
Succeeded by	James De Wolf
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
In office 1823–1825 1799–1812
Personal details
Born	(1774-11-26)November 26, 1774 Newport, Rhode Island
Died	December 3, 1849(1849-12-03) (aged 75) Newport, Rhode Island
Resting place	Trinity Church Graveyard
Political party	Federalist
Alma mater	Rhode Island College
Occupation	Lawyer, diplomat

William Hunter Jr. (November 26, 1774 – December 3, 1849) was an American politician and diplomat and owner of the Hunter House, now a museum.