William Chambers of Glenormiston (1800–1883) was a Scottish publisher and politician who, alongside his brother and business partner Robert Chambers, became a highly influential figure during the mid-19th century. Together, the Chambers brothers established a significant presence in both scientific and political circles of their era, leveraging their publishing endeavors to impact contemporary intellectual life.\n\nAs a publisher, Chambers collaborated closely with his brother to produce works that resonated across various sectors of society. His career spanned a period of great industrial and social change, during which his political and publishing activities allowed him to engage deeply with the major scientific and political movements of the Victorian age.